Award
National Institute of General Medical Sciences 5T34GM151403-04
Rise to the Challenge Bridge to Health Informatics and Bioinformatics
Recipient
El Paso Community College
Award Amount
$267,357.00
Ceiling
$267,357.00
Awarded
July 10, 2026
Identifier
5T34GM151403-04
Award to El Paso Community College to support students in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and data science, preparing them for biomedical research careers and graduate education through enriched courses and research training.
Description
The mission of the Rise to the Challenge Bridge to Health Informatics and Bioinformatics program is to continue providing the skills and resources for El Paso Community College (EPCC) students to successfully transfer to the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), graduate with a baccalaureate degree, and enter the biomedical research workforce and/or pursue a graduate degree. The goals include enriching courses, implementing research experiences, and providing research training to enhance research, data science skills, and career awareness in Bioinformatics and Health Informatics.