Institute for Clinical Research Education

At the Institute for Clinical Research Education, we are committed to enhancing the careers of clinical and translational researchers from underrepresented minorities in the health sciences. The groups shown to be underrepresented in biomedical research include:

• Black or African Americans, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Hispanics or Latinos, Native Hawaiians or Other Pacific Islanders;
• Individuals with disabilities; and
• Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

In an effort to increase the number of individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in our training programs, we have created the ICRE Diversity Committee, chaired by Dr. Kapoor, the Director of ICRE. The committee is comprised of faculty members from multiple schools and departments at the University of Pittsburgh, all of whom have significant experience and leadership roles within the University. The committee's main charge is to help in the recruitment, support and mentorship of trainees from diverse backgrounds, with a focus on transitioning them through academic careers.