Annual summer course on health and disease origins at OHSU
The Oregon Health & Science University DOHaD Summer Course
This study is offering travel awards for graduate students and early career researchers from diverse backgrounds to attend a summer course in Oregon, where they'll learn about how early life influences health and disease, connect with experts, and build valuable relationships in the field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11000559 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research initiative provides travel awards for US-based graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and early career investigators from diverse backgrounds to attend the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) Summer Course at Oregon Health & Science University. The course focuses on the latest advances in the DOHaD field, covering topics such as cardiovascular health and neurodevelopment. Participants will engage with leading experts, attend lectures, and participate in networking events to foster collaboration and mentorship. The goal is to enhance knowledge and research capabilities in this important area of health science.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and early career investigators interested in the DOHaD field who come from diverse backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in academia or do not have an interest in health and disease research may not benefit from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could empower the next generation of scientists to advance research in health and disease origins, ultimately benefiting public health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous educational initiatives in similar fields have successfully fostered collaboration and advanced research, indicating a positive outlook for this program.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Morgan, Terry Knud — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Morgan, Terry Knud
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 below.