MBRS-SCORE Program at the University of Texas at El Paso
June 1, 2003 May 31, 2007
Dr. Renato Aguilera, Program Director
Project Description The MBRS SCORE Program at The University of Texas at El Paso is designed to develop a work environment conducive to scientific research excellence in the biomedical sciences. The program will enhance and cultivate the research capabilities of the program participants. The Program fosters interdisciplinary approaches to solving problems that affect health. There are five sub-projects in biology, two in math, one in chemistry, and one in health sciences.
A second focus of the Program is to increase the number of underrepresented minorities who participate in the biomedical sciences or in health professions. The MBRS/SCORE helps expand the opportunities for minority students, especially Hispanics, by providing the funds necessary to conduct original research and develop a productive research environment associated with graduate education. With our current initiatives and through our graduate degree programs, we intend to increase the number of minority scientists who will seek careers in science. Our unique geographical location, and our high Hispanic enrollment, places us in an environment for achieving our goals.