Building a community for training in kidney, urology, and hematology research.
Official title: PCT-KUH: Pittsburgh Center for Training in Kidney, Urology and Hematology
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11168990 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is all about bringing together people interested in kidney, urology, and hematology research in Pittsburgh, offering fun activities like workshops and mentoring to help everyone from high school students to new researchers learn and grow in their careers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $301,030 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CDK136783-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11168990 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include high school students, medical students, residents, fellows, and early career researchers interested in kidney, urology, and hematology.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research training or who are not pursuing a career in biomedical research may not benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
This initiative aims to create a supportive and engaging community for trainees involved in kidney, benign urology, and benign hematology research in Pittsburgh. It offers a variety of activities, including seminars, workshops, and peer mentoring, designed to inspire and educate participants from high school students to early career researchers. The program focuses on fostering collaboration and communication among trainees across different disciplines, enhancing their research skills and career development. By leveraging existing training programs, it seeks to address the shortage of individuals entering the biomedical research workforce.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the training and career prospects of individuals pursuing research in kidney, urology, and hematology fields.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other regions have successfully fostered trainee communities and improved engagement in biomedical research.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jhamb, Manisha — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Jhamb, Manisha
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.