Training future biomedical engineers through mentorship and research opportunities
Official title: Cultivating Pathways to Research in Biomedical Engineering
Funded at University of Arizona · NIH-11012565 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is all about helping undergraduate students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, grow their skills in biomedical engineering through mentorship and hands-on research experiences, so they can get ready for graduate studies in this exciting field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $220,696 |
| NIH project number | 1R25EB036422-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11012565 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are high school students from Arizona interested in pursuing careers in biomedical engineering and related disciplines.
✕Less likely to help
Students who are not interested in biomedical engineering or who are not from Arizona may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program aims to cultivate talent in biomedical engineering by providing mentorship and research opportunities for undergraduate students, especially those from historically marginalized groups. It involves 23 faculty members mentoring 31 trainees in a structured environment that emphasizes skill development in biosciences and engineering. Participants will engage in professional development activities that enhance their communication and research skills, while also gaining hands-on research experience during summer sessions. The program is designed to prepare students for graduate studies in biomedical engineering or related fields.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the representation and preparedness of underrepresented groups in the biomedical engineering field.
How similar studies have gone: Similar mentorship and training programs have shown success in increasing diversity and skill development in STEM fields.
Where this research is happening
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University of Arizona
Tucson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Romero-Ortega, Mario Ignacio — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Romero-Ortega, Mario Ignacio
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.