Training diverse researchers to prevent diabetes through behavioral interventions
Official title: Mentoring Diverse Early Career Researchers in Behavioral Diabetes Prevention Research
Funded at University of California at Davis · NIH-10924044 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping experienced researchers become better mentors for early career scientists, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, so they can work together on finding new ways to prevent type 2 diabetes and promote health equity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project start | September 7, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $146,517 |
| NIH project number | 5K26DK138246-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10924044 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are early career researchers, particularly those from underrepresented groups, who are interested in behavioral diabetes prevention.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not have an interest in diabetes prevention may not benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the mentoring capabilities of experienced researchers to support early career scientists, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, in the field of behavioral diabetes prevention. The program aims to provide comprehensive training in behavioral interventions for type 2 diabetes, emphasizing health equity and maternal health. Participants will engage in professional development activities that include navigating mentoring relationships, cultural awareness, and grant writing, all designed to foster an inclusive research environment. By leveraging existing research and expertise, this initiative seeks to empower a new generation of researchers to develop innovative solutions for diabetes prevention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes prevention strategies tailored for diverse populations, ultimately reducing the incidence of type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous mentorship programs in similar fields have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and promoting diversity in scientific research.
Where this research is happening
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University of California at Davis
Davis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brown, Susan Denise — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Brown, Susan Denise
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.