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Summer Institute Program to Increase Diversity (SIPID)

Goals and Objectives

The overarching goals of the Training and Mentoring Institute at the Downstate BHDRC are to instruct scientists in multidisciplinary approaches to research in cardiovascular health disparities. In order to accomplish its goals, the Institute attracts a cadre of qualified underrepresented scientists who have great potential to contribute to the state of current knowledge in cardiovascular disease research. These scientists are trained in multidisciplinary research methods to address cardiovascular health disparities. The Institute provides mentoring to underrepresented scientists in order for them to transition into independent researchers. It provides underrepresented scientists with intensive individualized training and guidance in grant writing and peer review in order to enhance their capacity for success in their research careers. Upon completion of their training, participants are expected to:

  • Develop a balanced perspective in determining research priorities
  • Improve their capacity to address and eliminate health disparities
  • Develop the skills and networking necessary to achieve independent research careers in heart, lung, blood, and sleep-related disorders

It is expected that the work of the Institute will result in an increased number of underrepresented minority scientists who will be empowered to conduct outstanding research to address disorders of the heart, lung, blood and sleep. This increase in trained minority scientists will have the potential to resolve important research questions, especially for minority communities.