Pediatric Bone Marrow Failure Network Career Enhancement Core (pBMFN CEC)
Official title: Pediatric Bone Marrow Failure Network (pBMFN) - Career Enhancement Core
Funded at Boston Children's Hospital · NIH-11453340 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A career-boosting program to mentor and train the next generation of pediatric bone marrow failure specialists.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | August 21, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $135,321 |
| NIH project number | 1U54HD123051-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11453340 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are early-career pediatric hematologists/oncologists and researchers interested in bone marrow failure who are seeking structured mentorship and career development.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in research activities or those not pursuing careers in pediatric bone marrow failure may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
The Pediatric Bone Marrow Failure Network wants to build a structured path for trainees and early-career clinicians to grow into leaders in pediatric BMF care and research. It will identify promising Career Enhancement Candidates and create mentorship, education days, and workshops to advance their clinical and scientific skills. The program will coordinate resources across national partners to share expertise and opportunities, helping young investigators become faculty who drive patient-focused advances. Success will be measured by participation and continued academic careers in pediatric BMF care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could speed the development of skilled pediatric bone marrow failure clinicians and researchers, potentially improving patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar career-enhancement and mentorship efforts in other specialties have shown improved trainee progression and retention in academic medicine.
Where this research is happening
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Williams, David a — Boston Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Williams, David a
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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.