# Summer Research at the University of Minnesota Medical School

> **NIH NIH R25** · UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · 2024 · $163,821

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY
The University of Minnesota's R25 Short-Term Training Research Education Program has demonstrated
remarkable success in advancing diversity in the nation's biomedical workforce over the course of 15 years. With
a commitment to fostering inclusivity and empowering underrepresented students, the program has provided
vital support to 294 talented undergraduate individuals from diverse backgrounds, propelling them towards
successful baccalaureate degrees. 70% of former students embarked on advanced biomedical degrees,
including MD, PhD, and MD/PhD degrees. These outcomes firmly establish our R25 program as a potent catalyst
for nurturing diverse and skilled researchers. Building on its achievements, our program is steadfast in its vision
to sustain and strengthen its commitment to diversity and educational excellence in the biomedical field. We
request continued funding support to focus on sustaining participant diversity by actively recruiting a diverse and
academically qualified group of 12 R25 grant-eligible students from local community colleges and nationwide
each year (Aim 1). These promising trainees will be offered an enriching ten-week independent research
experience mentored by distinguished faculty, while also benefiting from a wide array of enrichment activities.
Workshops on responsible research conduct, scientific communication, graduate school applications, career
mentoring, and addressing issues like implicit bias and imposter syndrome will serve as empowering tools for
these aspiring researchers, helping them overcome barriers and succeed in their biomedical careers. In Aim 2,
the R25 program centers around strengthening its Pre-Medical Scientist Training Program (Pre-MSTP) module,
which has already achieved significant success with a remarkable 33% of alumni enrolled in or having graduated
from MD/PhD programs. In Aim 3, the R25 program aspires to forge new frontiers of inclusivity by developing an
innovative research training module tailored explicitly to the unique needs of community college transfer
students, known as Bio-LEAP (Biomedical Life Science Enrichment for Academic Progress). With a keen
recognition of the vast population of underrepresented students transferring from community colleges to the
University of Minnesota, the Bio-LEAP module will prioritize engaging and nurturing this dynamic group. By
providing tailored research training experience, the Bio-LEAP module seeks to facilitate a smoother transition to
UMN, positively impacting academic progress toward a bachelor's degree, fostering a passion for research, and
ultimately increasing their success in matriculating into competitive advanced biomedical degree programs. In
summary, our proposed aims will enhance diversity in the biomedical research workforce, nurture a diverse
generation of well-prepared researchers, and make a lasting positive impact on the mission of the National Heart,
Lung, and Blood Institute, fostering excellence and inclusivity...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10901478
- **Project number:** 2R25HL088728-16
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
- **Principal Investigator:** COLIN R CAMPBELL
- **Activity code:** R25 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $163,821
- **Award type:** 2
- **Project period:** 2007-05-01 → 2029-05-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10901478

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10901478, Summer Research at the University of Minnesota Medical School (2R25HL088728-16). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-28 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10901478. Licensed CC0.

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