The overall goal of the project proposed herein is to continue strengthening the University of Texas-Pan American's biomedical research infrastructure during the period of January 2003 to December 2005 and beyond. We will consolidate and expand our proven comprehensive sponsored program approach that promulgates vigorous participation of faculty and students particularly underrepresented minorities in research. We seek support to accomplish the following: (a) continue implementation of the Office of Biomedical Research Resources (OBRR) at the University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) and to expand its biomedical research support activities; (b) retain the OBRR research advisory committee comprising faculty in the biomedical/behavioral sciences and to enhance its role in providing guidance and direction to project activities; (c) expand the efforts of the OBRR in disseminating research information to the university community; (d) expand the existing mechanism utilized by OBRR to fund pilot biomedical research projects that have potential for attracting external funding; (e) expand the research assistance provided to the biomedical research community at UTPA so that further increases in sponsored research activities can be realized; (f) foster additional collaborations and partnerships between UTPA and research-intensive institutions in the field of joint research, joint application development and faculty seminar presentation; (h) organize and sponsor biomedical/behavioral seminars at UTPA so as to stimulate faculty and student research activities; and , (i) perform continuous formative and summative evaluation of the proposed institutional plan to facilitate achieving the goals and objectives of the project. As UTPA expands its student base and becomes the premiere college educator of Hispanic students in the nation, we need projects such as SRIP to aid us in providing activities that encourage Hispanic students to pursue biomedical research careers. Our success in implementing SRIP phase I with many positive outcomes as documented herein warrants continuation of the project.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
Type
Extramural Associate Research Development Award (EARDA) (G11)
Project #
2G11HD038438-04
Application #
6588219
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZHD1-DSR-W (06))
Program Officer
Kinnard, Matthew A
Project Start
2000-06-01
Project End
2005-12-31
Budget Start
2003-02-14
Budget End
2003-12-31
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
2003
Total Cost
$91,800
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Texas-Pan American
Department
Other Health Professions
Type
Schools of Allied Health Profes
DUNS #
069444511
City
Edinburg
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
78539