The U-RISE program at Cal State LA will significantly increase the participation of underrepresented groups in biomedical research leadership positions. The project will identify and develop creativity and intellectual talents of motivated trainees from groups traditionally underrepresented in biomedical research and strengthen their academic and research credentials through 1) mentored research, 2) entering research curriculum, 3) faculty mentor training in inclusivity, and 4) building scientific identity with community, so that they are highly competitive for admission to and success in top Ph.D. programs.
U-RISE Program
Contact Information
Dr. Krishna Foster
Director U-RISE
Professor of Chemistry and Chair
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Email: kfoster@calstatela.edu
Office: BIOS 336 and ASCB (Rosser Hall) 222E
Dr. Edith Porter
Associate Director U-RISE
Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Department of Biological Sciences
Email: eporter@calstatela.edu
Office: ASCL (LaKretz Hall) 355
Dr. Andres Aguilar
Faculty Mentor Coordinator
Associate Professor of Biology
Department of Biological Sciences
Email: aaguil67@calstatela.edu
Office: ASCB (Rosser Hall) 323E