KUH-ART: Advanced Research Training in Kidney, Urology, and Hematology for Adults
Official title: KUH-ART: Advanced Research Training in Kidney disease, Urology and Hematology
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-11424192 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A training program at UCLA aims to prepare graduate and postgraduate trainees to lead interdisciplinary kidney, urology, and hematology research and collaborations that could improve patient care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2021 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $298,820 |
| NIH project number | 2U2CDK129496-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11424192 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are adult researchers and clinicians in training who are interested in KUH-related science and aim to lead multidisciplinary teams in future projects.
✕Less likely to help
This program does not involve direct patient participation; it focuses on training researchers.
What this research studies
This is a continuing and expanding training program designed to mentor and guide trainees in KUH-related science. It focuses on developing leadership, collaboration, and research skills so participants can work in academia or industry to advance patient-centered KUH research. The program will broaden outreach to pre- and postdoctoral students and provide personalized mentoring and career guidance in manuscript and grant writing, networking, and scientific communication. Trainees will gain exposure to a range of career paths from academia to biotechnology and pharma, with connections to UCLA CTSI for additional support.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, trainees will be well-prepared to pursue impactful KUH research that could lead to better understanding and treatment of kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Similar NIH training programs have helped researchers develop skills and launch successful KUH-related careers.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Salusky, Isidro B. — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Salusky, Isidro B.
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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.