Training program for recent graduates in diabetes and metabolic diseases
Official title: Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program In Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases (PRIDE)
Funded at Washington University · NIH-10974855 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed for recent college graduates from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in diabetes and related health issues, offering them a two-year hands-on research experience and support to help them pursue advanced degrees in biomedical fields.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $405,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R25DK140763-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10974855 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are recent underrepresented minority college graduates who are not currently enrolled in a degree program.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not recent graduates or who are currently enrolled in a degree program may not benefit from this research initiative.
What this research studies
This program offers recent underrepresented minority college graduates a two-year mentored research experience focused on diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases. Participants will receive tailored professional development coursework to help them successfully apply to graduate school and complete research-focused biomedical degrees. The program aims to enhance diversity in the biomedical research workforce by providing intensive training and mentorship. A total of eight scholars will be recruited over the course of the program, with a strong emphasis on building skills and knowledge in this critical area of health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to a more diverse and skilled workforce in diabetes and metabolic disease research, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar educational programs have shown success in enhancing diversity and training in biomedical research fields, indicating a positive precedent for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reeds, Dominic N — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Reeds, Dominic N
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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.