Training and Mentoring Core

The overall goal of the Training and Mentoring Core is to fill the cross-training gap between genomics research and health disparities research.

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 Specific Aims:

1. Leverage existing infrastructure and expertise to cross-train center investigators in precision medicine approaches and health disparities research
2. Provide expertise, strategic advice, and practical support to Consortium members developing and implementing specific projects
3. Develop innovative strategies to provide experiential learning and mentoring for Consortium investigators with the potential to expand beyond partner institutions

Research Team:

Investigators 

• David Haas, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• Fernando Villalta, PhD, Meharry Medical College
• William K. Scott, PhD, MSPH, University of Miami
• Katherine Walz, PhD, University Miami
• Hector Myers, PhD, Vanderbilt University
• Bettina Beech, DrPH, MPH, University of Mississippi Medical Center

Project Manager

• Alecia Fair, DrPH, Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance