PRIMED: Training the next generation of clinical oral health researchers
Official title: Pacific-Stanford PRIMED Program: Training the next generation of clinical oral health researchers
Funded at University of the Pacific-Stockton · NIH-11374523 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to train clinicians and researchers so they can turn dental research into real improvements in oral health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of the Pacific-Stockton NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stockton, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $760,027 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DE033276-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11374523 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal for dental students, residents, clinicians, and alumni interested in research and patient-centered oral health care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in this training program may not receive immediate benefits.
What this research studies
If you have or care about oral health, this program helps clinicians, dental students, and faculty learn practical research skills. It emphasizes translating laboratory findings into better dental care and reducing health disparities. The training connects multiple institutions to build a pipeline of clinician‑scientists who can lead future oral health research and improve patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could help create more clinician-scientists who translate research into better dental care for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous programs show that focused research training can increase clinician‑scientist output and later patient-focused translational work.
Where this research is happening
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University of the Pacific-Stockton
Stockton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lam, David K — University of the Pacific-Stockton
- Study coordinator: Lam, David K
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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.