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，是低;和个人谁确定为代表性不足的少数群体（URM）的成员 考虑到美国的人口统计数据，以远低于预期的速度追求这些职业。 注重培养本科生对酒精相关研究的兴趣， 不同的申请人追求酒精相关的研究事业。我们建立了合作伙伴关系， 杜克大学（私立，R1大学）和北卡罗来纳州中央大学（NCCU;公立HBCU）。我们 计划，题为杜克-北卡罗来纳州。中央酒精研究与教育（D-CARE）将提供教育， 研究培训，并从这两个机构的本科生密集辅导。D-CARE将：1）专注 完全在本科生; 2）配对实验室和学术课程从杜克和NCCU提供 为两所大学的URM学生提供创新的酒精相关学术和研究机会;以及3） 提供广泛的专业发展机会，并跟踪参与者的进展，因为他们 完成本科培训，并进入研究生或专业教育。主 该计划的目标是让来自每个机构的学生与来自其他机构的学生一起学习和培训， 从而充分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，消除酒精对生物医学、公共卫生、社会和文化的影响， 研究三角酒精研究社区提供一个学期的课程，重点是酒精 及其各种生物学、临床和社会影响。这一目标还将建立一个丰富的专业网络 通过该课程，D-CARE参与者将获得与酒精相关的职业的特定技能和指导 research.目标2将在杜克和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 发展教育。目标3将提供持续的专业发展和指导机会 以及一个实证评估部分，以记录参与者的职业进展 目标，并遵循他们的进展超出他们的本科经验。该计划将继续支持 通过在接下来的学年中与计划导师每月举行会议来帮助参与者。在 此外，会议和资源将提供支持学生的具体研究工作，包括 建议海报建设，演示文稿规划，研究生院/就业申请，并不断发展 职业发展考虑。该计划还将提供具体的筹备咨询和支持， 参加者在夏季研究经验之后的学年参加科学会议。

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.