Curriculum

The intensive 2-week program will integrate comprehensive formal instruction on:

• Proteomics, bioinformatics, genomics, transcriptomics and metabolomics with an emphasis on interpretations based on ancestry and/or gender
• Career development tools including grant writing with a focus on drafting a specific aims page, how to negotiate, how to mentor/be mentored and other tools
• An additional level of engagement distinct from the mentor-mentee relationship.  Culturally competent coaches will help scholars navigate the intricacies of academia, using group activities and social science approaches such as communities of practice and cultural capital.
• Introduce best practices in mentoring and training in cultural competence and implicit biases to mentors so they understand the challenges scientists from under-represented populations face. 

AGOLD Training Timeline

• 2 consecutive summer academies in CO
  1. Academy 1 runs from August 15-25, 2022
  2. Academy 2 runs from August 21-26, 2022
• Mid-year meeting in Aspen, CO at the annual Aspen Lung Conference
• Annual meeting in Washington, DC
• All expenses paid
• Pilot money to generate preliminary data

This is a program supported by NHLBI and hosted on campus but not a University program.