Summer Research Program Information
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Institution:
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Howard University
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Division:
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Program:
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Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (MHIRT)
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Academic Area(s):
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Medical & Life Sciences (Biology, Medical Sciences), Research areas: Parasite and Host Factors in the pathogenesis of severe malaria; Human Genome studies in search for genetic biomarkers for emerging and existing diseases in African populations, and mapping of genomic variations in response to drug therapies associated with diseases; To study blood, water, air, and soil-borne diseases including leishmaniasis, malaria, tuberculosis, schistosomiasis, and host-parasite relationships and vector transmission and treatment; To study atmospheric and climatic influences on the long-range transport of pathogens in air-borne dust particles originating in the Sahara
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Academic Eligibility:
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undergraduate, sophomores, juniors, non-graduating seniors, graduate
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Other Academic Eligibility Requirements:
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majoring in biomedical sciences, including mathematics
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Underrepresented Groups:
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Minorities Encouraged
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US Citizen:
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Yes
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Permanent Resident:
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Yes
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Deadline:
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Beg-Mar
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GPA Minimum:
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3.3
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Duration:
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8-10 weeks
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Stipend:
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Yes
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Travel:
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Yes
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Housing:
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Yes
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Other benefits:
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Program provides purchase of international visas, payment for necessary immunizations and travel insurance
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Website:
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http://www.howardmhirt.com/
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Contact Name:
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Dr. Winston Anderson, Dr. Broderick Eribo
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Phone #:
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Email:
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wanderson@howard.edu, beribo@howard.edu
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City:
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Research sites: Ethiopia, Ghana, Brazil, Nigeria
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