Training programs for students in biomedical informatics
Official title: Training and Experiential Learning in Biomedical Informatics (TExBioMed)
Funded at University of Louisiana at Lafayette · NIH-11128291 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program at the University of Texas at Arlington is designed to help underrepresented minority students gain hands-on experience and mentorship in biomedical and health informatics, so they can be better prepared for careers in health-related fields.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Louisiana at Lafayette NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lafayette, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $127,896 |
| NIH project number | 7R25LM014215-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11128291 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are undergraduate students from underrepresented minority backgrounds interested in biomedical informatics and related fields.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not undergraduate students or do not belong to underrepresented minority groups may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This initiative at the University of Texas at Arlington aims to enhance educational opportunities for underrepresented minority students in fields like biomedical and health informatics. The program focuses on experiential learning, providing students with hands-on training and mentorship in both life sciences and computational disciplines. By immersing students in a collaborative environment, the program seeks to prepare them for complex health-related challenges. The goal is to diversify the workforce in biomedical informatics and related areas.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse and skilled workforce in biomedical informatics, ultimately improving health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar educational initiatives have shown success in increasing diversity and improving workforce readiness in health informatics.
Where this research is happening
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mustata Wilson, Gabriela — University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- Study coordinator: Mustata Wilson, Gabriela
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.