Training future leaders in environmental health science
Frontiers in Environmental Science and Health (FrESH
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · NIH-10911809
This program is designed to help graduates and medical students from underrepresented backgrounds learn about environmental health science, so they can better address health issues in their communities, especially those made worse by COVID-19.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATLANTA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10911809 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This program focuses on educating and mentoring graduates, medical students, post-doctoral fellows, and junior faculty from underrepresented communities in advanced environmental health science technologies. Participants will engage in a series of lectures and hands-on training that cover emerging concepts in environmental health, with a strong emphasis on addressing health disparities. The initiative aims to create a diverse workforce equipped to tackle pressing environmental health issues, particularly those exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include graduates, medical students, and junior faculty from underrepresented communities interested in environmental health science.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of underrepresented communities or who do not have an interest in environmental health science may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the skills and career prospects of underrepresented individuals in the field of environmental health, leading to improved public health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Similar educational initiatives have shown success in enhancing diversity and training in health-related fields, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
ATLANTA, UNITED STATES
- MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE — ATLANTA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: THOMPSON, WINSTON E — MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Study coordinator: THOMPSON, WINSTON E
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.