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.
David W. Haas, MD
Professor of Medicine, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Adjunct Professor of Internal Medicine Meharry Medical College
Associate Director, Tennessee Center for AIDS Research
William K. Scott, PhD
Professor and Vice Chair for Education and Training, Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics, John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics
View ProfileSpecific Aims:
- Leverage existing infrastructure and expertise to cross-train center investigators in precision medicine approaches and health disparities research
- Provide expertise, strategic advice, and practical support to Consortium members developing and implementing specific projects
- 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
- Margaret Pericak-Vance, PhD, University of Miami
- Katherine Walz, PhD, University Miami
- Hector Myers, PhD, Vanderbilt University
- Bettina Beech, DrPH, MPH, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Key Study Personnel
- Alecia Fair, DrPH, Vanderbilt University Medical Center