KUH-TN Networking Core for a statewide translational training network
Official title: KUH-TN Networking Core
Funded at Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru · NIH-11423869 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide-style training network is being built in Ohio to connect TL1 and other early-career trainees with mentors, peers, and alumni to accelerate career development in translational science.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2021 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $78,451 |
| NIH project number | 2U2CDK129440-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11423869 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to patients directly; designed for current and future researchers and trainees in translational science.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with clinical conditions will not be directly enrolled or affected by participation in this core.
What this research studies
This grant aims to create a digital platform and in-person activities that link trainees across Cleveland and Columbus, enabling collaboration and ongoing career growth in translational bioscience. It brings together multiple institutions and health-tech partners to form a cohesive community of practice. Through seminars, WIP sessions, and digital communications, trainees will gain mentorship, peer support, and access to resources across the state.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may benefit from a stronger pipeline of trained translational scientists who can bring therapies from the lab to the clinic more efficiently.
How similar studies have gone: Similar networking cores have shown value in sustaining trainee development and cross-institution collaborations, though this is a regional model.
Where this research is happening
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Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru
Cleveland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dobre, Mirela Aurora — Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru
- Study coordinator: Dobre, Mirela Aurora
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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.