Duke-N.C. Central Alcohol Research & Education (D-CARE)

摘要 少数群体在生物医学研究中的代表性，包括关于酒精影响和酒精的研究 使用障碍的比例较低；以及认为自己是代表不足的少数群体(URM)成员的个人 考虑到美国的人口结构，以远低于预期的速度追求这样的职业。这个项目将 注重培养本科生对酒精相关研究的兴趣，增加人才库 不同的申请者追求与酒精相关的研究职业。我们在两国之间建立了合作伙伴关系 杜克大学(私立，R1大学)和北卡罗来纳中央大学(NCCU；公立HBCU)。我们的 该计划名为杜克-北卡罗来纳州中央酒精研究与教育(D-CARE)，将提供教育， 为两所院校的本科生提供研究培训和强化指导。D-CARE将：1)专注 完全面向本科生；2)杜克大学和NCCU的结对实验室和学术课程，以提供 为两所院校的URM学生提供与酒精相关的创新学术和研究机会；以及3) 提供广泛的职业发展机会，并跟踪参与者的进度 完成他们的本科训练，然后进入研究生或专业教育。一个主要的 该项目的目标将是让两所学校的学生与另一所学校的学生一起学习和培训， 从而利用每所大学的独特优势。目标1将促进对 通过教学培训和参与，酒精对生物医学、公共卫生、社会和文化的影响 研究三角酒精研究社区通过提供为期一学期的以酒精为重点的课程 以及它对生物、临床和社会的各种影响。这一目标还将建立一个丰富的专业网络 通过它，D-CARE参与者将获得与酒精相关的特定技能和职业指导 研究。AIM 2将在杜克大学和NCCU提供身临其境的夏季酒精研究体验 实验室包括个性化的研究指导，以及小组和个性化的专业人员 发展性教育。AIM 3将提供持续的职业发展和指导机会 对于参与者，以及记录参与者在职业生涯中的进步的经验评估部分 目标，跟踪他们的进步，超越他们的本科经历。该计划将继续支持 在接下来的学年里，通过每月与项目导师举行会议来帮助学员。在……里面 此外，还将提供会议和资源来支持学生的具体研究工作，包括 关于海报制作、演示文稿策划、研究生院/就业申请和发展的建议 职业发展方面的考虑。该方案还将为以下方面提供具体的准备建议和支持 参加本学年科学会议的人员将参加暑期研究经历。

Abstract Representation of minority groups in biomedical research, including research on alcohol effects and alcohol use disorders, is low; and individuals who identify as members of underrepresented minority groups (URMs) pursue such careers at far lower rates than expected considering the demographics of the U.S. This project will focus on cultivating the interest of undergraduate students in alcohol related research to increase the pool of diverse applicants pursuing alcohol-related research careers. We have established a partnership between Duke University (a private, R1 university) and North Carolina Central University (NCCU; a public HBCU). Our program, entitled Duke-N.C. Central Alcohol Research & Education (D-CARE) will provide educational, research training, and intensive mentoring for undergraduates from both institutions. D-CARE will: 1) Focus entirely on undergraduates; 2) Pair laboratories and academic courses from Duke and NCCU to provide innovative alcohol-related academic and research opportunities to URM students from both institutions; and 3) Provide a wide range of professional development opportunities and track the progress of participants as they complete their undergraduate training and move forward into graduate or professional education. A primary goal of the program will be for students from each institution to study and train with students from the other, thereby leveraging the distinct strengths of each university. Aim 1 will promote in-depth understanding of the biomedical, public health, social and cultural impacts of alcohol through didactic training, and engagement with the Research Triangle alcohol research community by providing a semester-long course focused on alcohol and its various biological, clinical, and social impacts. This Aim will also establish a rich professional network through which D-CARE participants will acquire specific skills and guidance toward careers related to alcohol research. Aim 2 will provide an immersive summer alcohol research experience in Duke and NCCU laboratories that includes personalized research mentoring, and both group and individualized professional development education. Aim 3 will provide continuing professional development and mentoring opportunities for participants, and an empirical evaluation component to document participants' progress toward career goals and follow their progress beyond their undergraduate experience. The program will continue to support participants by providing monthly meetings with program mentors throughout the following academic year. In addition, meetings and resources will be provided to support students' specific research endeavors including advice on poster construction, presentation planning, graduate school/employment applications, and evolving career development considerations. The program will also provide specific preparatory advice and support for participants attending scientific conferences in the academic year following the summer research experience.