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Research Methodology Training Laboratory
ABOUT US
The purpose of the RMTL Academy is to
train students to conduct research in a biochemical science lab to prepare them to enter graduate programs in the health sciences and/or pursue careers in healthcare in order to address health disparities. Our program partners with Title I schools, which serve a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Only 28% of students from disadvantage backgrounds who enter post-secondary institutions nationally choose a major in the biomedical field.
In contrast, 76% of RMTL students continue their education or training in the biomedical sciences.
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Of those RMTL students who graduate from university, 53% are in graduate or professional programs and 19% are currently applying.
Only 4% of disadvantaged students nationally reach this level of educational attainment.
RMTL has a 100% graduation rate from high school and university.
There is only a 76% high school graduation rate for students from similar backgrounds at the national level.
PROGRAMS
The RMTL Academy offers a comprehensive research laboratory training for students. The program consists of 40 hours of basic science methodology training for students with no formal research experience. All eligible students are encouraged to apply. The RMTL Academy does not consider race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories as part of the application and selection process
LEADERS & LEGACY
Dr. Sandra Daley, MD
Dr. Eduardo Fricovsky, Pharm.D.
Dr. Eduardo Fricovsky, Pharm.D., is a faculty member at the UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences with extensive experience in pharmacy education, student mentorship, and biomedical research training. He is also a former participant of the RMTL program, giving him a unique perspective as both a past student and current program leader. Today, he serves as Director of the Research Methodology Training Laboratory (RMTL) Academy, where he has helped develop hands-on science and research programs for middle school, high school, community college, and undergraduate students. His work focuses on expanding access to STEM education, strengthening pathways into healthcare and biomedical careers, and providing students with meaningful laboratory, research, and mentorship experiences. His academic and community work reflects a longstanding commitment to mentorship, education, scientific discovery, and preparing the next generation of scientists and healthcare leaders.
Dr. Sandra Daley, M.D., is Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics at the UC San Diego School of Medicine and a former Associate Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer at UC San Diego. She has played a major role in developing educational pathways that expand opportunities for students pursuing medicine, biomedical science, and the health professions. Dr. Daley served as Principal Investigator on federal, state and private foundation grants, including the Hispanic Center of Excellence (HCOE) and Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) grants. These initiatives provided critical support for student academic enrichment, mentorship, research training, and pathway programs, including the Research Methodology Training Laboratory (RMTL) program.