UIC Diabetes Research Training Program

University Of Illinois At Chicago, Chicago IL

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Abstract

Summary - Abstract The purpose of our NIDDK-sponsored T32 training grant is to support post-doctoral training in diabetes research at UIC. The purpose of this T32 Diversity Supplement is to provide support for the training of Julienne Sanchez Perez, MD in diabetes research at UIC. A native of Puerto Rico and a woman, Dr Sanchez Perez has a strong track record of accomplishment and demonstrated interest in research related to nutrition and diabetes, and she is committed to working to prevent and reduce the burden of diabetes in underserved communities through her research as a Physician Investigator. This training program will set her on a career path to meet these goals. She will gain in depth research experience and training under the guidance of a strong team of accomplished nationally recognized mentors who are highly experienced in clinical research related to diabetes and nutrition. She also will participate in weekly seminars, laboratory meetings and journal clubs and in local, regional and national research meetings. She will complete required training in the Responsible Conduct of Research and in research with human subjects and she will take graduate courses (e.g. Human Nutrition, Research Design and Methods, Biostatistics) required for a Masters degree in Nutrition. Dr Sanchez Perez has great promise for making important contributions to the biomedical community as a Physician Investigator committed to reducing the burden of diabetes in underrepresented communities and this training program will provide a critical platform for launching her career.