Training underrepresented minority students in cardiovascular health research
Official title: Cardiovascular Research Empowerment Workforce
Funded at University of Miami School of Medicine · NIH-10898643 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program invites underrepresented minority students in the US Virgin Islands to join an exciting eight-week summer research experience focused on heart health, helping them learn important skills to tackle cardiovascular diseases that impact their community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project start | August 3, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $166,303 |
| NIH project number | 5R25HL168793-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10898643 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are underrepresented minority students interested in pursuing research careers in cardiovascular health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not students or who do not belong to underrepresented minority groups may not benefit from this research initiative.
What this research studies
This program aims to develop a research training initiative in the US Virgin Islands that encourages underrepresented minority students to explore careers in cardiovascular health research. It features an eight-week intensive summer research institute in collaboration with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and local health departments. Participants will gain essential knowledge and skills to address cardiovascular diseases, which disproportionately affect their community. The program also seeks to enhance the local healthcare workforce and research capacity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower underrepresented minority students to pursue careers in cardiovascular health, ultimately improving health outcomes in their communities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in increasing diversity in medical research and improving health outcomes in underserved communities.
Where this research is happening
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University of Miami School of Medicine
Coral Gables, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kenya, Sonjia — University of Miami School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Kenya, Sonjia
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.