Training diverse students in biomedical sciences
Predoctrol Training in Biomedical Sciences
This study is looking at how a special training program at UCSF helps students learn important science skills to solve big health problems, so they can become successful professionals in the biomedical field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10896319 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The UCSF Biomedical Sciences training program offers interdisciplinary education to equip students with essential scientific skills to tackle significant biomedical challenges. Through a combination of coursework, mentored research, and structured training activities, students gain a strong foundation in cellular and molecular biology, genetics, and human disease understanding. This program aims to foster self-efficacy and adaptability, preparing students for impactful careers in the biomedical workforce.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are diverse students pursuing careers in biomedical sciences who seek rigorous training and mentorship.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pursuing a career in biomedical sciences or who do not meet the program's educational criteria may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the quality and diversity of the biomedical science workforce, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have shown success in enhancing the skills and contributions of scientists in the biomedical field.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sil, Anita — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Sil, Anita
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 below.