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-11168997 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about building a friendly community for people interested in kidney, urology, and blood research in Pittsburgh, from high school students to new researchers, by offering mentorship and workshops to inspire them to pursue careers in biomedical research.
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) | $70,897 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CDK136783-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11168997 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include high school students, medical students, residents, and early career researchers interested in kidney, urology, and hematology.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in educational or training programs related to kidney, urology, or hematology may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research initiative aims to create a supportive and engaging community for trainees involved in kidney, urology, and hematology research in Pittsburgh. It focuses on individuals from high school students to early career researchers, providing them with opportunities for mentorship, workshops, and seminars. The program emphasizes collaboration across various disciplines and aims to inspire a diverse group of trainees to pursue careers in biomedical research. By fostering connections and providing educational resources, the initiative seeks to enhance the training experience for participants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more robust pipeline of skilled professionals in kidney, urology, and hematology fields, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other regions have successfully increased trainee engagement and diversity in biomedical research fields.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ho, Jacqueline — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Ho, Jacqueline
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.