Creating 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-11169090 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is bringing together top universities in San Diego to work together on kidney, urology, and blood health research, while also helping students from diverse backgrounds get involved in this important work.
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 | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $85,089 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CDK136780-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11169090 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, as well as students from underrepresented backgrounds pursuing careers in these fields.
✕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 establish a collaborative network among leading institutions in San Diego, including UC San Diego, The Scripps Research Institute, and San Diego State University, to enhance research and training in kidney, urology, and hematology. The network will facilitate regular meetings, workshops, and symposia to foster collaboration among researchers at all career stages. It also includes programs to engage underrepresented minority students in research, aiming to build a diverse future workforce in these critical health areas.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and advancements in kidney, urology, and hematology care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous collaborative research networks have shown success in enhancing research outcomes and training opportunities, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
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.