Training future leaders in women's health research
Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's WRHR Center of Excellence
This program at Baylor College of Medicine is designed to help new OB/GYN researchers grow their careers by providing them with mentorship and hands-on research experiences in women's health, all while promoting diversity and teaching them to become mentors themselves.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10850889 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program at Baylor College of Medicine focuses on developing the academic careers of OB/GYN investigators through mentorship and hands-on research opportunities. Participants will engage in translational and clinical research across various thematic areas, supported by experienced faculty and biostatisticians. The program also emphasizes diversity and inclusion, training scholars to become mentors themselves while enhancing their research skills and knowledge in women's health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include young women and children under 11 years old who may be affected by women's health issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the age range of 0-11 years or those not affected by women's health issues may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved women's health outcomes through the development of skilled researchers and innovative clinical practices.
How similar studies have performed: Other research programs focused on training and mentorship in women's health have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and improving patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Belfort, Michael a — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Belfort, Michael a
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.