Training early career faculty in community-engaged biomedical research for health equity
Center for Health Equity Research Institute II: Community-engaged biomedical research training and mentored experiences for early career faculty
This program is designed to help early career teachers from schools that serve minority communities improve their skills in biomedical research, so they can create projects that promote fair health for everyone, with training and support over a year to guide them along the way.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Charles R. Drew University of Med & Sci NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11142169 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This initiative focuses on enhancing the skills of early career faculty from minority-serving institutions to conduct biomedical research that promotes health equity. Participants will engage in a six-day intensive training program that includes both individual and group activities aimed at developing research proposals and manuscripts. Following the training, faculty will receive ongoing mentorship for a year to support their research endeavors and grant applications. The program emphasizes community engagement and aims to build a diverse pipeline of researchers dedicated to health equity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are early career faculty members from minority-serving institutions interested in biomedical research and health equity.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affiliated with minority-serving institutions or who are not involved in academic research may not benefit from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower a new generation of researchers to address health disparities in underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives focused on training diverse researchers have shown promise in enhancing research capacity and addressing health disparities.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- Charles R. Drew University of Med & Sci — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: D'anna, Laura Hoyt — Charles R. Drew University of Med & Sci
- Study coordinator: D'anna, Laura Hoyt
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.