A summer program to improve research and equity in pain and neurological health.
Official title: Summer Undergraduate Program to Advance Research and Equity in Pain and Neurological Health
Funded at Seattle Children's Hospital · NIH-11058007 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help college students learn about pain and brain health while focusing on making healthcare fairer for everyone, and they'll get hands-on research experience over nine weeks to prepare them to improve treatment for diverse communities in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Seattle Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | December 3, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $129,113 |
| NIH project number | 1R25NS141155-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11058007 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are undergraduate students interested in pain and neurological health, especially those from minoritized and medically underserved backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not undergraduate students or who do not have an interest in research related to pain and neurological health may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program aims to train undergraduate students in the field of pain and neurological health, focusing on understanding and addressing health disparities. Over a 9-week period, participants will engage in mentored research experiences that emphasize the importance of equity in treatment and access to care for diverse populations. The program seeks to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to future advancements in pain management and neurological health. By fostering a new generation of researchers, the initiative aims to create a more equitable healthcare landscape.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and better access to care for individuals suffering from pain and neurological disorders, particularly in underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown success in training diverse researchers and addressing health disparities, indicating a promising approach to improving equity in healthcare.
Where this research is happening
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Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Palermo, Tonya M — Seattle Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Palermo, Tonya M
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.