National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities 5P50MD019468-03

Center for Latino Health Research Opportunities-CLaRO - Investigator Development Core

This award supports the Investigator Development Core of the Center for Latino Health Research Opportunities to enhance career development of early-stage investigators at University of Miami and Florida International University. It focuses on pilot funding, training, and networking for research addressing substance abuse, violence, HIV/AIDS, and mental health disorders in Latino communities in Miami-Dade County, emphasizing implementation science and community engagement.

Description

The Investigator Development Core (IDc) of the Center for Latino Health Research Opportunities (CLaRO) will lead activities to enhance training, preparation, and career development of multidisciplinary early-stage investigators (ESI) at the University of Miami (UM) and Florida International University (FIU). The IDc will provide pilot funding, training, and networking opportunities for ESI working with Latino communities disproportionately affected by substance abuse, violence, HIV/AIDS, and mental health disorders (SAVA+MH) in Miami-Dade County. The project emphasizes training in implementation science to accelerate implementation efforts of evidence-based interventions addressing SAVA+MH, integrating community stakeholders to ensure research translation into practice. The IDc will conduct a Pilot Projects Program, deliver a Research Enhancement Program, and connect trainees with community stakeholders for collaboration.

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