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million grant from the that will be used to increase the number of minoritiex and other disadvantaged individuals pursuingbiomedicalk careers. The program will recruit college undergraduatesand first-year medical students from populations that are under-represented nationally in health-related sciences. The studentse will undertake a 10-week period of hands-o n laboratory experience during the summer at theMedica College. Under the guidancd of Medical College faculty, the students will develo investigative knowledgeand skills, particularluy in the areas of cardiovascular, hematologic or sleep research.
The experienc is intended to buildvaluable skills, self-confidence and interest in the healtbh sciences, and aid the successful entry into graduatde school or medical school. Dr. Kennetgh Simons, senior associate dean of academic affairs and professor of ophthalmology and andJeannette Vasquez-Vivar, associater professor of biophysics, will lead the called the Summer Research Education Prograjm to Increase Diversity in Health Related “The goal is to work one-on-one with each studenty to help them map out a plan for advancing to the next step on their academidc path and providing them with the toolw they need to get there,” Simonse said.