Dr. Millender received the clinical research NIH Loan Repayment Program (LRPs) from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) for two years (2020-2022). This is a prestigious program established by Congress and designed to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals into biomedical or biobehavioral research careers. LRP awards are based on an applicant's potential to build and sustain a research career.