Increasing the genomic workforce through research capacity building: Designing evaluation plans for maximum impact

Authors

Karyn J. Roberts
Weini Ogbagiorgis
Angela Sy
Sarah Williams-Blangero, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
LaMonica V. Stewart
Eron Manusov, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Sofia B. Fernandez
Rachel D. Clarke
Ebony B. Madden

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-2025

Abstract

More interventions are needed to address the need for workforce diversity and research capacity building (RCB) in genomics. In 2023, the National Human Genome Research Institute and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities of the National Institutes of Health funded the Diversity Centers for Genome Research Consortium to address this critical gap. The NIH program staff designed a prospective evaluation plan and developed common data elements (CDEs) that capture common evaluation outputs, synergize and streamline reporting, and facilitate continuous quality improvement. We created five CDEs: genomics programs and equipment, scientific productivity, scientific collaboration, community engagement, and workforce development. The prospective development of an evaluation plan based on CDEs facilitates the ongoing evaluation, reporting, and adjustment of RCB interventions to enhance the diversity of the genomics workforce.

Comments

Not Open Access.

Recommended Citation

Roberts, K. J., Ogbagiorgis, W., Sy, A., Williams-Blangero, S., Stewart, L. V., Manusov, E., ... & Madden, E. B. (2025). Increasing the genomic workforce through research capacity building: Designing evaluation plans for maximum impact. The American Journal of Human Genetics, 112(5), 967-974. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2025.03.002

Publication Title

The American Journal of Human Genetics

DOI

10.1016/j.ajhg.2025.03.002

Academic Level

faculty

Mentor/PI Department

Office of Human Genetics