# Diversity Supplement for Ernesto Morfin Montes de Oca

> **NIH NIH R01** · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · 2020 · $64,954

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT
 The objective of this Diversity Supplement is to support a one-year postbaccalaureate research experience
for Ernesto Morfin Montes de Oca. Morfin Montes de Oca is a URM bachelor’s degree holder who is applying to
enter into an MD program in the fall of 2021. The goal of the parent grant (R01 AR074417) is to understand
genetic risk factors for osteoporosis to identify new drug targets to reduce this massive health burden. Mr. Morfin
Montes de Oca’s work will supplement SubAim1A of the parent grant, which is to identify novel genes regulating
bone mass and mineral accrual at bone mineral density (BMD)-associated loci in a reverse genetic screen. As it
relates to the parent grant, Mr. Morfin Montes de Oca will screen genes that are complementary to the set being
tested in the parent grant. These genes were selected to support the hypothesis that genetic influence on BMD
is determined in part by genes that function in a paracrine or endocrine manner. The career development plan
is tailored to Mr. Morfin Montes de Oca’s career goal of becoming a clinician-scientist. The plan includes regular
PI meetings, presentations at research clubs, attendance of national conferences, and clinical mentoring
activities. The expected impact of this project is that Mr. Morfin Montes de Oca will gain new research skills,
knowledge, and experience that will increase his competitiveness for medical school and facilitate his
development as a clinician-scientist.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10172707
- **Project number:** 3R01AR074417-01A1S1
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
- **Principal Investigator:** Ronald Y Kwon
- **Activity code:** R01 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $64,954
- **Award type:** 3
- **Project period:** 2020-07-01 → 2025-04-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10172707

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10172707, Diversity Supplement for Ernesto Morfin Montes de Oca (3R01AR074417-01A1S1). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10172707. Licensed CC0.

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