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J T Harden

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PubMed2000

Avoiding gender and minority barriers to NIH funding.

PURPOSE: To inform investigators of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) guidelines for the inclusion of women and minorities as subjects in clinical research and provide tips on avoiding barriers to federal funding. METHODS: Information about gender and minority barriers to funding was obtained by reviewing NIH policies, information submitted by applicants, and comments provided by NIH reviewers. ORGANIZING FRAMEWORK: A brief history of the goals of U.S. federal legislation to increase opportunities for obtaining information to help enhance health and disease treatment for all Americans and to detect and account for ethnic and gender differences is described. Examples were derived from NIH Summary Statement comments of initial review groups. CONCLUSIONS: Applications submitted to NIH are being barred from initial funding, even with excellent priority scores, if the plan for inclusion of women and minorities is judged to be scientifically unacceptable by the initial review group. This situation is correctable and avoidable.

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PubMed1994

Breast reconstruction using an innovative flap procedure.

Most patients consider breast reconstruction an essential part of total breast cancer management. In the wake of the silicone-gel implant controversy, more women are considering breast reconstruction using their own tissue. Since 1982, the transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap has become a well-established and popular method of reconstruction. For many women, TRAM flap reconstruction is the surgery of choice following mastectomy. It offers victims of breast cancer the potential for soft, natural-appearing breast mounds without the risks associated with other types of flaps or manufactured implants. A description of autogenous tissue grafting using the TRAM flap for breast reconstruction is provided with associated perioperative nursing care guidelines and potential complications.

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Millennium milestones: looking back, moving forward in your research career.

The author discusses the mission of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), Office of Special Populations, the trends in appropriations, use of census data and the need to disentangle the social and political meaning of race from the presumed biological meaning, the potential effect of slavery on the health of African Americans, Federal racial and ethnic minority initiatives, definitions of race, culture, ethnicity, class and racism; formal recommendations from the NIA review of minority aging research; and NIA training and career development opportunities for minorities. Lastly, the author discusses minority aging research, health disparities and strategies for recruiting minorities into aging research.

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National Institutes of Health Extramural Associates Program:research opportunity.

This research opportunity for underrepresented minorities and women provides the right stuff to help you do the right thing in indicating and maintaining a steady, progressive path toward success in academic research. If this nation is to meet the predicted shortages of scientists in the next decade, more women and minorities must be recruited and retained in scientific careers (Diggs, 1990). Since its inception in July 1978, the Extramural Associates (EA) Program exemplifies the NIH effort to promote entry and participation of underrepresented minorities and women in biomedical and behavioral research. This competitive program is described as an opportunity for advancing the research careers of minorities and women in nursing science. Activities comprising a five month in-residence program are highlighted and substantive research-related outcomes are elaborated. Doctorally prepared nurse scientists from institutions with significant minority and/or women enrollments are encouraged to apply.

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