Increasing Diversity in Genomics for the Next generation (IDGeNe)

总结 这项名为“为下一代增加基因组多样性”（IDGeNe）的提案是一项建议， 来自波多黎各大学Rio Piedras校区，以响应NIH-GREAT的提案呼吁。的 IDGeNe计划的长期目标是通过建立基因组领域的工作人员， 一群感兴趣的学生将接受基因组相关研究的学术和专业培训。 该计划将使95%以上的学生群体受益，这些学生来自不同的性别、种族、社会地位和文化背景。 生理需求。 该计划的核心是为本科生提供全面的研究经验， 一系列的活动，将加强学生的身份作为研究人员，并准备他们的研究生工作。的 培训计划包括两个主要组成部分：（1）“动手”的深入研究经验和（2） 一系列活动，不仅旨在开发他们的研究潜力，而且还开发所需的专业工具 在未来的职业生涯中取得成功。将招募来自普雷兹大学里约彼德拉斯分校的8名本科生 每年在该计划中实习两年。学生将接受专业的内部培训 在第一个夏季通过课程、讲习班和其他活动促进发展。在过去两年中， 计划，学生将在一个当地导师的实验室进行基因组研究项目， 参加研讨会、讲习班和专业发展活动。学生还将接受 8-10在一些顶尖的大陆机构进行为期一周的暑期研究，包括：匹兹堡大学， Univ.威斯康星州，加州大学圣克鲁斯，UT西南，加州大学旧金山弗朗西斯科和哈佛大学。完成后 该计划，学生将做好准备，继续他们的教育在MS或博士课程，进入领域， 兴趣，如基因组医学或公共卫生或直接融入基因组学的劳动力。 该计划利用了基因组学和基因组学相关领域的强大专业知识， 普遍定期审议教师。22名研究涉及基因组学/生物信息学的UPR教师将作为 可能的导师在节目中。这些教师共同指导了数百名本科生， 学生在他们的实验室，并有丰富的经验，实施和发扬一个非常成功的研究和 辅导计划。Jose E.博士Garcia-Arraras是生物系的教授， 涉及器官再生的基因组学的研究将是PI。他将由Humberto Ortiz-Zuazaga博士协助 （co-P.I.）一个专家在计算机为基础的基因组分析和合作者，将加强领域， 统计学、数据科学和指导。 这项建议以普遍定期审议及其工作人员在不同方案中收集的经验为基础， 提高和加强对代表性不足的少数群体学生的辅导和培训活动， 他们在研究生院和更远的地方有竞争力。

Summary This proposal, entitled Increasing Diversity in Genomics for the Next generation (IDGeNe), is a proposal from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras campus in response to the NIH-GREAT call for proposals. The long-term goal of the IDGeNe program is to increase the diversity of the Genomic field workforce by establishing a cohort of interested students that will receive academic and professional training in genomic-related research. The program will benefit a student population over 95% Hispanics of different gender, race, social status and physical needs. The core of the program is a comprehensive research experience for undergraduate students and a series of activities that will reinforce students identity as researchers and prepared them for graduate work. The training program consists of two major components: with (1) a “hands-on” in depth research experience and (2) a series of activities aimed at developing not only their research potential but also the professional tools needed to succeed in future careers. A cohort of 8 undergraduate students from UPR-Rio Piedras will be recruited annually for a 2-year internship in the program. Students will receive in-house training in professional development during the first summer via courses, workshops and other activities. During the two years in the program, students will work on a project in genomic research in the laboratory of one of the local mentors while participating in seminars and workshops and professional development activities. Students will also undergo a 8-10 week summer research experience at some of the top-mainland institutions, including: Univ. Pittsburgh, Univ. Wisconsin, UC Santa Cruz, UT Southwestern, UC San Francisco and Harvard University. Upon completion of the program, students will be well prepared to continue their education in MS or PhD programs, enter fields of interest, such as Genomic Medicine or Public Health or integrate directly into the Genomics workforce. The program takes advantage of the strong expertise in genomics and genomic-related fields among the UPR faculty. Twenty-two UPR faculty whose research involves genomics/bioinformatics will participate as possible mentors in the Program. Collectively these faculty members have mentored hundreds of undergraduate students in their labs and have vast experience to implement and carry forward a highly successful research and mentoring program. Dr. Jose E. Garcia-Arraras a Professor from the Biology department whose research involves the genomics of organ regeneration will be the P.I. He will be assisted by Dr. Humberto Ortiz-Zuazaga (co-P.I.) an expert in computer-based genome analyses and by collaborators that will strengthen the areas of Statistics, Data Science and Mentoring. This proposal builds upon the experiences gathered in different programs by the UPR and its faculty, to enhance and strengthen the mentoring and training activities of Under Represented Minority students to make them competitive for graduate school and beyond.