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12-09-2023
Promoting Cardiovascular Health in the Community: Training the Next Generation of Scientists in the Jackson Heart Study
Published in: Current Atherosclerosis Reports | Issue 10/2023
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Purpose
The aim of this article is to show the impact of the use of National Institutes of Health (NIH) research supplements in the training of African American students affiliated with the Jackson Heart Study (JHS).
Recent Findings
The JHS Undergraduate Training and Education Center (UTEC) at Tougaloo College has had 19 students to be awarded research supplements.
Summary
The awardees gained invaluable skills while working on the research supplements. Additionally, research supplement awards inspired these students to not only consider working in health-related fields, but to continue to engage in research activities and to mentor.