An Overview of Miami CDEIPI and a Showcase of Team Science and Cutting-Edge Research Driven by Students

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BACKGROUND: The Miami-CFAR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Pathway Initiative (Miami CDEIPI) is designed to promote a diverse scientific workforce that reflects the communities at the highest risk of HIV in South Florida.

SETTING AND METHODS: The focus of the Miami CDEIPI is to help train the next generation of Underrepresented Minorities (URM) and Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) in HIV/AIDS-related research through a team science experience. The Miami CDEIPI objectives are to facilitate the interaction of URM/BIPOC students with the network of CFAR-affiliated investigators and to enable these students to access the cutting-edge technologies at the Miami-CFAR and the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and other resources at the University of Miami.

RESULTS: Five URM/BIPOC students supported by the program in year 1 have been carrying out projects in collaboration with mentors at their parent institution and Miami-CFAR investigators. The students used the state-of-the-art laboratories and core facilities. They began their research with a proposal designed to integrate the cutting-edge technologies now available to them. Their training included participation in Miami-CFAR-sponsored activities such as seminars, an annual conference, and a national HIV workshop. Candidates in the Miami CDEIPI are in the process of developing their research proposals, integrating cutting-edge technologies into their doctoral dissertation research. Their projects are now in the completion phase.

CONCLUSIONS: The Miami CDEIPI focuses its resources on one of the conspicuous gaps in the career paths of URM/BIPOC researchers-the dearth of leading URM/BIPOC scientists in the field. The Miami CDEIPI provides a professional network that supports the participation of URM/BIPOC trainees in innovative research and career skill training.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:94

Enthalten in:

Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes (1999) - 94(2023), 2S vom: 01. Okt., Seite S93-S98

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Pallikkuth, Suresh [VerfasserIn]
Andre, Mickensone [VerfasserIn]
Owens, Florida [VerfasserIn]
Davis, Sheldon [VerfasserIn]
Chavez, Jennifer [VerfasserIn]
McDonald, Christian [VerfasserIn]
Raymond, Andrea [VerfasserIn]
El-Hage, Nazira [VerfasserIn]
Carrico, Adam [VerfasserIn]
Shembade, Noula [VerfasserIn]
Chen, Zhibin [VerfasserIn]
Pahwa, Savita [VerfasserIn]

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Journal Article
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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Date Completed 15.09.2023

Date Revised 15.09.2023

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1097/QAI.0000000000003254

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM362050953