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FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
The major causes of hospital admission in FSM is foodborne and waterborne diseases. Development of strategies and health programs are needed to address the matter. Your participation can be the start to healthier and safer communities for future generations.


The NIH/NIDDK Short-Term Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons Program is an 8-week summer internship that provides high school students the opportunity to gain research and practical laboratory experience under the supervision of a research mentor. The Federated States of Micronesia partnered with Pacific STEP-UP in 2012. Since then, local coordinator, Dr. Paul Dacanay, has provided assistance in running the STEP-UP program in FSM. Those who are accepted into the program will work with a trained research mentor at the STEP-UP Training Lab located on the College of Micronesia – FSM campus or at another local agency. At the end of the 8-week program, selected interns travel to Washington, DC for the annual National STEP-UP Scientific Research Symposium where they present their research projects to both peers and professionals from academia and the research industry. Additionally, a participation allowance is given to interns upon successful completion of the program.
LOCAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Dr. Paul Dacanay
College of Micronesia - FSM
Dr. Paul Dacanay is Chair of the Division of Health Science at the College of Micronesia-FSM. Formerly, he was the Medical Director of Pohnpei Community Health Center, Pohnpei, FSM. Dr. Dacanay received his Bachelor of Science (Major in Biology) at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine at the Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines. Dr. Dacanay did his residency training in Family and Community Medicine at the Quezon City General Hospital, Quezon City, Philippines.
STEP-UP TRAINING LAB
NIDDK STEP-UP Research Training Laboratory in Partnership with College of Micronesia - FSM

NEWS
Unlocking Potential in the Next Generation of Scientists
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​Training the Next Generation of Minority Health Scientists: A STEP-UP in the Right Direction
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