Mentoring in research on aging and women's genitourinary health
Midcareer Mentoring in Patient-Oriented Research on Genitourinary Aging in Women
This study is all about helping Dr. Alison Huang improve women's health as they age, especially regarding issues like urinary function and related concerns such as memory and anxiety, while also supporting new doctors in doing important research in this area.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10849884 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the mentorship and career development of Dr. Alison Huang in the field of patient-oriented research related to genitourinary aging in women. It aims to improve understanding and management of how aging affects women's health, particularly in areas like urinary function and associated conditions such as cognitive decline and anxiety. The approach includes developing new patient-reported outcome measures and guiding treatment strategies for common issues faced by older women. By fostering mentorship, the project also supports junior clinicians in conducting impactful research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older women experiencing genitourinary health issues related to aging.
Not a fit: Patients who are not women or who are not experiencing age-related genitourinary health issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and treatment strategies for genitourinary health issues in older women.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in similar areas has shown success in developing effective treatment strategies for aging-related health issues in women.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huang, Alison — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Huang, Alison
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.