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Increasing Discovery in Genomics for the Next generation (IDGene)

Award Number: R25HG012702
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL HUMAN GENOME RESEARCH INSTITUTE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/09/2022
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 07/31/2027

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Increasing Discovery in Genomics for the Next generation (IDGene) - This proposal, entitled “Increasing Discovery 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 workforce of the Genomic field by establishing a cohort of interested students that will receive academic and professional training in genomic-related research. 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 undergraduate students to make them competitive for graduate school and beyond.


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: 2025 ( Subtotal = $347,002 )
2025	2025	UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO	39 PONCE DE LEON AVE	SAN JUAN	PR	00931	SAN JUAN	USA	Human Genome Research	000	4	9/17/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$347,002
														Subtotal = $347,002

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $347,002 )
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO	39 PONCE DE LEON AVE	SAN JUAN	PR	00931	SAN JUAN	USA	Human Genome Research	001	3	9/17/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$347,002
2024	2023	UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO	39 PONCE DE LEON AVE	SAN JUAN	PR	00931	SAN JUAN	USA	Human Genome Research	000	2	2/6/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $347,002

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $347,002 )
2023	2023	UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO	39 PONCE DE LEON AVE	SAN JUAN	PR	00931	SAN JUAN	USA	Human Genome Research	000	2	7/19/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$347,002
														Subtotal = $347,002

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $280,545 )
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO	39 PONCE DE LEON AVE	SAN JUAN	PR	00931	SAN JUAN	USA	Human Genome Research	000	1	9/9/2022	NEW	$280,545
														Subtotal = $280,545

Grand Total All Awards = $1,321,551

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Increasing Discovery in Genomics for the Next generation (IDGene)

Award Number: R25HG012702

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL HUMAN GENOME RESEARCH INSTITUTE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/09/2022

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 07/31/2027

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