Training program to diversify the research workforce in aging and health equity.
Population Health Aging Research - Advancing Health Equity and Diversity (PHAR-AHEaD)
This program is designed for college students from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in health sciences, offering them an 8-week training and research experience at Stanford University to learn about population health and aging while working with a diverse team of faculty.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11042196 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to enhance diversity in the research workforce by providing an 8-week training and research experience for college students from underrepresented backgrounds in health sciences. Participants will engage with a diverse team of faculty at Stanford University, exploring the foundations of population health sciences with a focus on aging. The program addresses barriers to entry in Medicine, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (MSTEM) fields, promoting health equity in aging through academic pathways and community engagement. Students will gain valuable insights and skills that can lead to graduate education and research opportunities in these critical areas.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are college students from underrepresented and historically excluded groups in health sciences.
Not a fit: Students who are not from underrepresented backgrounds in health sciences may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse and effective research workforce that addresses health equity in aging.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing diversity in STEM fields, indicating a promising approach for this program.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Odden, Michelle Christina — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Odden, Michelle Christina
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.