Exploring tissue engineering to improve kidney and urologic health
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Undergraduate Research Addressing Challenges in Kidney and Urologic Diseases
This summer program invites undergraduate students, especially those from under-represented backgrounds, to dive into exciting research about improving treatments for kidney and urinary diseases, while learning from experienced mentors and building skills for their future careers in science.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10886768 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research program offers undergraduate students a unique opportunity to engage in multidisciplinary research focused on tissue engineering and regenerative medicine aimed at addressing kidney and urologic diseases. Over a 10-week summer program, students will work alongside faculty and graduate mentors to develop skills and knowledge in this critical area of biomedical research. The program emphasizes diversity and inclusion, targeting under-represented groups and first-generation college students to enhance their participation in scientific research. Participants will also engage in educational workshops and evaluations to support their career development in the biomedical field.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are undergraduate students, particularly those from under-represented minority groups and first-generation college students interested in biomedical research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergraduate students or who do not have an interest in pursuing a career in biomedical research may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to innovative treatments and preventive strategies for kidney and urologic diseases, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Similar educational and research initiatives have shown success in enhancing diversity and improving outcomes in biomedical research fields.
Where this research is happening
Winston-Salem, United States
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Opara, Emmanuel C. — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Opara, Emmanuel C.
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.