A diverse and well-trained scientific workforce is necessary to advance biomedical research, improve human health and to develop effective remedies for disease. The University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) is the only four-year comprehensive public university in the State of Missouri and has a critical role in training the next generation of scientists. As part of the University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) commitment to scientific training and diversity, and with prior funding from NIH, we have developed a successful and innovative program to prepare underrepresented minority students for biomedical research. We have three objectives for our Initiative to Maximize Student Diversity (IMSD) program. First, to further develop a supportive and engaged peer community of minority undergraduate students that are interested in exploring biomedical research. We will increase the number of MU freshmen/sophomore students who are exploring a career in biomedical research. Second, we will expand a program targeted at MU junior/senior students that involves these advanced undergraduates in independent research experiences and prepares them for graduate study in the biomedical sciences. Third, we will provide a structured and mentored research environment for minority graduate students to develop into independent scientists as they pursue their PhD degree in a biomedical discipline. Further development of our IMSD program will have a substantial impact on diversity at the University and on our nation's scientific workforce.

Public Health Relevance

A robust biomedical research enterprise is required to improve human health and reduce morbidity and mortality from disease. A diverse scientific workforce, which utilizes the talents and skills of all individuals, is a necessary component of a robust research enterprise. The goal of our program is to increase the diversity of PhD scientists trained in biomedical research.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Education Projects (R25)
Project #
4R25GM056901-17
Application #
9110993
Study Section
Minority Programs Review Subcommittee A (MPRC-A)
Program Officer
Ravichandran, Veerasamy
Project Start
1999-02-01
Project End
2017-07-31
Budget Start
2016-08-01
Budget End
2017-07-31
Support Year
17
Fiscal Year
2016
Total Cost
$624,187
Indirect Cost
$39,197
Name
University of Missouri-Columbia
Department
Biochemistry
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
153890272
City
Columbia
State
MO
Country
United States
Zip Code
65211
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