Training future oral health researchers from diverse backgrounds
Research Education in Oral Health Sciences
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY · NIH-10983734
This study is all about a summer program designed to help high school and college students from diverse backgrounds learn about oral health careers through hands-on research and mentorship, with the goal of encouraging them to join the dental field and help reduce health disparities.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10983734 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a summer education program aimed at increasing diversity in the oral health care workforce. It provides hands-on research experience and mentorship for high school and undergraduate students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. Participants will engage in a comprehensive 9-week program that enhances their understanding of biomedical and clinical research, encouraging them to pursue careers in oral health. The program aims to address oral health disparities by fostering a more diverse group of future clinicians and researchers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are high school and undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds interested in pursuing careers in oral health research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not students or those who are already established in their careers in oral health may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse oral health workforce, ultimately improving health outcomes and reducing disparities in oral health care.
How similar studies have performed: Similar educational programs have shown success in increasing diversity in various health fields, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- NEW YORK UNIVERSITY — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BURNS, LOREL E — NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: BURNS, LOREL 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.