KUH-ART: Connecting Kidney, Urology and Hematology trainees and mentors
Official title: KUH-ART: Advanced Research Training in Kidney disease, Urology and Hematology
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-11424195 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national networking platform for kidney, urology, and hematology trainees and mentors to share opportunities, build collaborations, and grow the next generation of KUH scientists.
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) | $18,042 |
| NIH project number | 2U2CDK129496-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11424195 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians in KUH fields seeking collaboration and mentorship could participate in related training and networking activities.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefits may be indirect and accrue through future translational collaborations rather than immediate care changes.
What this research studies
This grant funds a Networking Core to create and maintain a connected community of KUH trainees and mentors. It will develop software and a registry to track applicants, students, and faculty across sites, helping people find collaborators and mentorship. By expanding outreach and facilitating cross-disciplinary interaction, the program aims to foster interdisciplinary projects and career development in KUH research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could benefit from more collaborative and well-mentored researchers advancing kidney, urology, and hematology science.
How similar studies have gone: Previous cycles showed that structured mentoring networks increase collaboration and trainee development in medical research.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bui, Alex — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Bui, Alex
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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.