title: Increasing underrepresented scientists in cancer research: the UCSD CURE program.
abstract: The Moores UCSD Cancer Center's Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences program aims to increase the number of underrepresented students pursuing careers in cancer research, cancer care, and health disparities research. Participants receive 8 weeks of laboratory and classroom training during the summer followed by participation in research mentors' laboratories. Of the 82 CURE students accrued (2002 and 2008), 91% persisted in science after 1 year. Of the 63 students eligible to graduate in 2009, 7 had dropped out of college; 56 graduated. Of the graduates, 98% were science majors and 61% (34) had already matriculated to graduate or health professional schools for cancer research and clinical care careers.
authors.affiliation: Moores UCSD Cancer Center, 0850, 3855 Health Sciences Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0850, USA.
authors.forename: Lawrence
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Alfred
authors.forename: Paula R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Beerman
authors.forename: Zunera
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Tahir
authors.forename: Sheila F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: LaHousse
authors.forename: Percy
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Russell
authors.forename: Georgia Robins
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Sadler
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000193:education*; D002321:Career Choice; D005260:Female; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008913:Minority Groups / Q000193:education*; D016730:Program Development; D013334:Students / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D055815:Young Adult
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