Training program for diverse students in dental and oral health genomics
Bruins in Genomics: Dental, Oral & Craniofacial Research Training Program (BIG DOC)
This summer program invites undergraduate students from different backgrounds to explore genomic sciences related to dental and oral health, helping them learn how to analyze important data that can lead to better, personalized treatments in dentistry.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10996177 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program offers summer research experiences in genomic sciences focused on dental, oral, and craniofacial health for undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds. Participants will engage in analyzing next-generation sequencing data, which is crucial for advancing personalized treatment in dentistry. The program aims to equip students with essential skills in big data analysis and genomics, addressing the growing need for diversity in biomedical research. By fostering a new generation of researchers, the initiative seeks to improve public health outcomes in oral health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, those with disabilities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds interested in dental and oral health research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergraduate students or do not belong to the specified underrepresented groups may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dental and oral health outcomes through personalized treatment strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives focusing on diversity in biomedical training have shown success in enhancing representation and improving health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wong, David T — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Wong, David T
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.