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Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI)
R F Ochillo1, T J Robinson, S A McNairy
1Department of Biology, Morgan State University, 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251, USA. rochillo@moac.morgan.edu
Cellular and Molecular Biology (Noisy-Le-Grand, France)
|February 27, 2004
Summary
The Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Program supports research infrastructure at minority-serving institutions. This initiative aims to increase diversity and capacity in biomedical and behavioral research across the United States.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical and behavioral research
- Health sciences research infrastructure
Background:
- Established in 1985, the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Program is a congressionally mandated initiative.
- Administered by the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Purpose of the Study:
- To expand national capacity for biomedical and behavioral research.
- To develop research infrastructure at institutions with significant minority enrollment underrepresented in biomedical sciences.
Main Methods:
- Providing critical resources such as core research laboratories, equipment, and personnel.
- Supporting institutions granting doctoral degrees in health or health-related sciences.
Main Results:
- RCMI Program has successfully provided essential resources to funded institutions since its inception.
- Facilitated the growth of research capabilities at minority-serving institutions.
Conclusions:
- The RCMI Program plays a vital role in enhancing biomedical and behavioral research infrastructure.
- This overview provides information on RCMI research areas and contact points for further details.