Jackson Heart Study Training and Education Center   5

Jackson Heart Study - The purpose of this acquisition is to provide up to two (2) Training and Education Centers (TECs) for cardiovascular epidemiology and related biomedical research, targeting underrepresented minority undergraduate and/or post-graduate students and leveraging the resources and research opportunities of the JHS. The objectives are to (1) strengthen the base of participating students TM knowledge of science and mathematics; (2) provide innovative programs, research opportunities, and mentorship to stimulate and nurture students TM interest in science and research; (3) produce publications and informational articles on educational topics for broader audiences; and (4) encourage students to pursue further training for future biomedical careers.