The Pediatric Biomedical Research Program at Sanford Research will provide research experiences in pediatric biomedical science to undergraduate students in South Dakota, support the pursuit of scientific careers, and increase diversity in the scientific community. Sanford Research is a hub for pediatric research with a track record of student training at all levels. Through integration of cutting-edge research experiences, career and professional development workshops, presentation opportunities, peer mentoring, and outreach activities, we will accomplish the following aims: I. Grow scientific career training opportunities in South Dakota by building career pipelines and preparing students for the growing biomedical workforce; II. Expand student exposure to the scientific workforce through interaction with scientists at all career levels, peer mentoring opportunities, and career and professional development programming; III. Increase diversity in the scientific community by training underrepresented students for science careers; IV. Enhance regional community awareness of science through outreach activities aimed at educating and inspiring community members and the next generation of scientists. With a growing biomedical workforce demand and limited training opportunities within South Dakota, the Pediatric Biomedical Research Program will be a vital resource to train undergraduate students in pediatric research and prepare them for biomedical career opportunities in this dynamic and rapidly growing region.

Public Health Relevance

The Pediatric Biomedical Research Program at Sanford Research will provide research experiences in pediatric biomedical science to undergraduate students in the South Dakota, a state with a rising biomedical workforce and limited undergraduate training opportunities. Through integration of cutting-edge research experiences, career and professional development workshops, presentation opportunities, peer mentoring, and outreach activities, the program will effectively grow scientific career opportunities in South Dakota, expand student exposure to the scientific workforce, increase diversity in the scientific community, and enhance regional community awareness of science.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
Type
Education Projects (R25)
Project #
5R25HD097633-03
Application #
10074578
Study Section
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Initial Review Group (CHHD)
Program Officer
Winer, Karen
Project Start
2019-01-10
Project End
2023-12-31
Budget Start
2021-01-01
Budget End
2021-12-31
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2021
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Sanford Research/Usd
Department
Type
DUNS #
050113252
City
Sioux Falls
State
SD
Country
United States
Zip Code
57104