# Training and Mentoring Core

> **NIH NIH U54** · VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · 2020 · $370,326

## Abstract

Project Summary – Training and Mentoring Core 
Many research opportunities at the interface between precision medicine and disparities research are missed 
because there are important gaps in training and expertise. Without a coordinated system to connect receptive 
investigators with timely, content-rich information that meets their needs, cross-training opportunities are 
missed. The overall purpose of the Training and Mentoring Core is to fill the cross-training gap between 
genomics research and disparities research. The Specific Aims are as follows: 
 1) To leverage existing infrastructure and expertise to cross-train investigators in precision 
 medicine approaches and health disparities research. 
 2) To provide expertise, strategic advice and practical support to consortium members who are 
 developing and implementing specific projects 
 3) To develop innovative strategies to provide experiential learning and mentoring for 
 consortium investigators, with the potential expansion beyond partner institutions. 
Our plan to enhance training by augmenting individualized mentoring with group and peer mentoring, and to 
organize pilot awardees into learning communities is also innovative, as is our plan to develop a self-directed 
educational program to provide didactic and experiential learning in genomics and health disparities research. 
We have invited experts in who investigate diverse research topics in genomics and health disparities to serve 
as mentors to researchers requesting services from the Center. We have also compiled a series of educational 
resources that can be accessed through all partnering institutions. This core serves to uphold the goals of the 
Center of Excellence in Precision Medicine and Population Health.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9921223
- **Project number:** 5U54MD010722-05
- **Recipient organization:** VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
- **Principal Investigator:** David W Haas
- **Activity code:** U54 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $370,326
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** — → 2023-03-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9921223

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9921223, Training and Mentoring Core (5U54MD010722-05). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-14 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9921223. Licensed CC0.

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