We thank all of the students and mentors of the LLU-NIH IMSD program who together and throughout the years have contributed to its success. We acknowledge and thank David Erghelegiu and Daniela Soto-Wilder for their administrative role and data management assistance. Finally, we are grateful for the support of the staff members at the Center for Health Disparities and Molecular Medicine. This study was funded by National Institute of General Medical Sciences award 5R25GM060507.