{"id":2902,"date":"2026-03-04T15:29:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/?page_id=2902"},"modified":"2026-04-06T15:48:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T19:48:00","slug":"geisel-ascend-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/dice\/geisel-ascend-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Geisel ASCEND Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Geisel School of Medicine\u2019s Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement (DICE) has been awarded a one-year grant to support the Alliance for Scholarship, Collaboration, Engagement, Networking, and Development (ASCEND)<\/strong>, from\u00a0Genentech<\/a>, a member of the Roche Group, a pioneer in scientific breakthroughs dedicated to improving people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n

ASCEND seeks to strengthen partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) to increase representation of medical students from the global majority\u2014people of African, Asian, Indigenous, Latin American, or mixed-heritage backgrounds\u2014and amplify their contributions through research collaborations.<\/p>\n

Funding will be used to foster faculty and student interdisciplinary collaborations between Geisel and three external partners: San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in Caguas, Puerto Rico<\/a>, an HSI, and two new HBCU medical schools opening next year at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans<\/a> and Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Focusing o\"\"n population sciences research that addresses cancer risk, screening, and early detection, cancer diagnosis and treatment, and palliative care\/survivorship for those with cancer, researchers will receive a stipend, a travel allowance, publication presentation funding, and other research-related expenses.<\/p>\n

Over time, these collaborations will increase the number of primary care doctors and public health researchers focused on breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers and diabetes diagnoses in distressed communities. In tandem with these academic institutions, Geisel seeks to improve population health and strengthen the medical school\u2019s role as a hub for impactful healthcare innovation. Genentech supports grants to advance excellence in medicine and healthcare and improve patient health outcomes by enhancing the knowledge of the medical community.<\/p>\n

The deadline to apply has ended as of March 24, 2026. Please e-mail Geisel.Ascend@dartmouth.edu for any questions.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Geisel School of Medicine\u2019s Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement (DICE) has been awarded a one-year grant to support the Alliance for Scholarship, Collaboration, Engagement, Networking, and Development (ASCEND), from\u00a0Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, a pioneer in scientific breakthroughs dedicated to improving people\u2019s lives. ASCEND seeks [\u2026] <\/p>\n

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