A bioinformatics-driven CURE extension increases student self-efficacy and interest in biomedical research.

ABSTRACT: The biology workforce has a need for undergraduate students trained in bioinformatics. Although bioinformatics is a critical sub-discipline of biology, it is not required in all biology degree programs. In parallel, there is a need to increase student access to research experiences. To address these needs, we offer a one-credit bioinformatics-focused and computational biology course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE), here called the CB-CURE. Preliminary data suggest the CB-CURE increased student interest, knowledge, and self-efficacy, but also reveal a shortage of access to undergraduate research experiences (UREs) in faculty labs at our large institution. To provide a more URE-like experience for a class setting, we developed a one-semester extension to the CB-CURE, called CU

SUBMITTER: Loyola Irizarry HG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12369375 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature