Physiology learning kits that bring human biology to life for high school students
Official title: PhysioSim: Innovative Physiology Simulation Education Kits for Pre-College Students and Teachers
Funded at Innovative Design Labs, INC. · NIH-11381216 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new, affordable interactive physiology simulation kit will bring real-world health science concepts to pre-college students and help them explore careers in medicine and biology.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Innovative Design Labs, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2025 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,047,458 |
| NIH project number | 5R44GM161237-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11381216 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are high school students and teachers in U.S. classrooms who want to explore physiology and healthcare careers.
✕Less likely to help
Students or schools without access to STEM resources may not benefit unless they adopt the new materials.
What this research studies
This project will develop a student-friendly physiology simulation system and curriculum for high school classrooms. It aims to make health and human biology feel relevant by using hands-on simulations that mirror real clinical physiology. The team will create activities and materials that can be used in standard classes and evaluate how students engage with and learn from the simulations. The work will be produced in a way that keeps costs low so more schools can access it.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, students will gain clearer exposure to health sciences and a pathway to biomedical careers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous simulation tools in STEM education show increased engagement and understanding when hands-on activities are used.
Where this research is happening
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Innovative Design Labs, INC.
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Becker, Adam Joseph — Innovative Design Labs, INC.
- Study coordinator: Becker, Adam Joseph
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.