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UTMB Women's Health Research Scholars Program

Award Number: K12HD052023
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

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UTMB Women's Health Research Scholars Program - Abstract The goal of the UTMB BIRCWH program, now in its 14th year, is to launch Scholars into successful careers as independent researchers in women’s health. We have achieved this for 3 cycles with 83% of former Scholars obtaining 57 external grants as PI worth $32.7 million in total costs. With generous support from UTMB’s President, we request a 4th cycle to support 3 assistant professors for 2-3 years each for a total of 6 Scholars over 5 years. Our program recruits internally from our highly diverse campus and externally using a tiered pipeline that includes 6 Hispanic-serving institutions in the University of Texas system. Over the last 5 years, we received 44 eligible applicants for 5 vacancies. Of the 5 admitted, 40% were from underrepresented groups proving we attract diverse, high quality candidates. Three Associate Directors with expertise in public health, biostatistics, drug development, molecular biology, and health services research will work with the PD/PI to ensure robust leadership and an interdisciplinary focus for all program activities. Scholars will be guided by 2 or more of our 20 Mentors, working in 4 inter-professional teams built from existing collaborations in areas of strength on our campus: Reproductive Health, Aging, Infectious Diseases, and Health Disparities/Hispanic Health. UTMB offers unique opportunities in Hispanic Health research, and all Scholars will be encouraged to interact with this team. Three Mentors from MD Anderson or Baylor College of Medicine, who have long-term collaborations with our program, will offer Scholars additional mentoring, collaboration, and networking opportunities. Our Mentors all have extensive publication records in women’s health, external funding as PI (average of $1.37 million per year) and strong mentoring histories. They have a long history of co-publishing with each other and their mentees, demonstrating effective use of team science. Our expanded Resource Lab will provide guidance in study methodology, biostatistics, and navigating IRB processes. Once appointed, Scholars will make Individual Development Plans and tailor their didactic experiences accordingly. All must demonstrate competence in 10 objectives that define the fundamental knowledge, skills, and attitudes of an accomplished investigator. Our program devotes significant time to mentoring and specialized seminars, including Specific Aims development meetings. Experiential learning includes individual instruction in writing and career development interactions with senior leaders on campus. We have added training in bioinformatics, sex and gender research, and a requirement for Scholars to mentor biomedical students to prepare Scholars for advanced academic roles. An external review of Scholars, Directors, Mentors, Resource Lab, and program processes occurs annually. Scholars must submit evidence of national presentations, published manuscripts, and progress toward independent funding. The Advisory Committee reviews all evaluation data and confirms each Scholar’s continuation for another year. Renewal of this highly successful program will enable diverse junior faculty to launch independent careers and make important contributions in women’s health.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $643,404 )
2023	2023	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	19	7/12/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2023	2023	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	002	19	7/13/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2023	2023	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	19	5/8/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$643,404
														Subtotal = $643,404

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $569,888 )
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	18	6/13/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$392,260
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	003	18	9/8/2022	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$0
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	002	18	9/1/2022	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$177,628
2022	2020	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	16	3/22/2022	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $569,888

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $615,781 )
2021	2021	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	004	17	8/5/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$615,781
2021	2020	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	16	11/16/2020	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2021	2020	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	003	16	8/4/2021	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$107,901
2021	2020	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	16	12/11/2020	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2021	2019	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	002	15	8/4/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$107,901
														Subtotal = $615,781

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $623,682 )
2020	2020	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	16	6/30/2020	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$623,682
														Subtotal = $623,682

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $380,781 )
2019	2019	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	15	8/8/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$380,781
														Subtotal = $380,781

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $433,416 )
2018	2018	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	14	8/29/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$433,416
														Subtotal = $433,416

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $270,971 )
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	003	13	8/22/2017	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$115,059
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	002	13	7/24/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$155,912
2017	2015	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	11	12/9/2016	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$6,418
2017	2014	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	004	10	9/30/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2017	2014	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	006	10	9/30/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2017	2014	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	005	10	9/30/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2017	2012	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	301 UNIVERSITY BLVD	GALVESTON	TX	77555	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	8	12/9/2016	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$6,418
														Subtotal = $270,971

Issue Date FY: 2016 ( Subtotal = $91,085 )
2016	2016	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	1000 STRAND	GALVESTON	TX	77550	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	12	8/9/2016	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$91,085
														Subtotal = $91,085

Issue Date FY: 2015 ( Subtotal = $2 )
2015	2015	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	1000 STRAND	GALVESTON	TX	77550	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	11	9/18/2015	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$2
2015	2014	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	1000 STRAND	GALVESTON	TX	77550	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	10	9/18/2015	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $2

Issue Date FY: 2014 ( Subtotal = $262,151 )
2014	2014	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	1000 STRAND	GALVESTON	TX	77550	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	10	8/12/2014	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$199,651
2014	2014	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	1000 STRAND	GALVESTON	TX	77550	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	10	8/27/2014	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$62,500
														Subtotal = $262,151

Issue Date FY: 2013 ( Subtotal = $169,651 )
2013	2013	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	1000 STRAND	GALVESTON	TX	77550	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	9	8/12/2013	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$169,651
														Subtotal = $169,651

Issue Date FY: 2012 ( Subtotal = $499,651 )
2012	2012	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	1000 STRAND	GALVESTON	TX	77550	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	8	7/23/2012	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$499,651
														Subtotal = $499,651

Issue Date FY: 2011 ( Subtotal = $499,651 )
2011	2011	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	1000 STRAND	GALVESTON	TX	77550	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	7	8/25/2011	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$499,651
														Subtotal = $499,651

Issue Date FY: 2010 ( Subtotal = $499,651 )
2010	2010	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	1000 STRAND	GALVESTON	TX	77550	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	002	6	8/5/2010	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$499,651
2010	2009	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	1000 STRAND	GALVESTON	TX	77550	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	5	11/20/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2010	2009	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	1000 STRAND	GALVESTON	TX	77550	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	5	11/20/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $499,651

Issue Date FY: 2009 ( Subtotal = $499,894 )
2009	2009	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	1000 STRAND	GALVESTON	TX	77550	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	5	8/28/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$499,894
2009	2009	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON	1000 STRAND	GALVESTON	TX	77550	GALVESTON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	5	9/28/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $499,894

Grand Total All Awards = $8,059,234

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UTMB Women's Health Research Scholars Program

Award Number: K12HD052023

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

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