Training program to improve child health equity.
Child Health Equity Research Program for Post-doctoral Trainees.
This program is designed to help new researchers learn how to improve health for children from diverse backgrounds by teaching them important research skills and encouraging them to work closely with communities, so they can better understand and address health challenges faced by these kids as they grow up.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10868754 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to train post-doctoral researchers to address health inequities affecting children from non-majority racial and ethnic backgrounds. It provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes rigorous health services and clinical research methodologies, along with experiential training and career development opportunities. The program emphasizes community engagement and aims to build a diverse workforce capable of tackling the societal determinants of health that contribute to chronic diseases in adulthood. By focusing on underrepresented minority groups, it seeks to enhance research that directly benefits underserved populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are post-doctoral trainees, particularly those from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in research or do not fall within the targeted demographic of children from non-majority backgrounds may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children from diverse backgrounds by addressing the root causes of health inequities.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have shown success in increasing diversity in the biomedical workforce and improving health outcomes in underserved communities.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Coker, Tumaini Rucker — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Coker, Tumaini Rucker
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.