A collaborative network for kidney, urology, and hematology research in San Diego
Official title: The Network Core for The San Diego Regional Network Award for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Research Training
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-10986919 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is bringing together top hospitals and universities in San Diego to improve research and training in kidney, urology, and blood disorders, while also encouraging local communities, especially those underrepresented, to get involved and learn more about these important health areas.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $76,939 |
| NIH project number | 1U2CDK136780-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10986919 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals interested in kidney, urology, or hematology conditions, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to kidney, urology, or hematology may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research initiative aims to create a collaborative network among leading institutions in San Diego to enhance kidney, urology, and hematology research. It will facilitate training and support for researchers at all career stages through meetings, symposia, and grant programs. The network will also engage with local communities, particularly focusing on underrepresented minorities, to foster interest in these fields. By promoting collaboration and providing resources, the network seeks to advance research and training in these critical areas.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and outcomes for patients with kidney, urologic, and hematologic conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Similar collaborative research networks have shown success in enhancing research outcomes and community engagement in related fields.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rifkin, Dena Evette — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Rifkin, Dena Evette
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.