Professional Development Core for clinical and translational research training
Official title: Professional Development (PD) Core
Funded at Brown University · NIH-11436048 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A career-development program at Brown University helps Rhode Island researchers build skills, mentorship, and networks to advance patient-centered translational research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2016 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $682,852 |
| NIH project number | 2P50GM115677-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11436048 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This grant is about training researchers, not a specific patient population; however, it benefits patients indirectly by improving the quality and impact of CTR.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in general may not directly participate in this program, as it focuses on researcher development.
What this research studies
This grant supports a professional development core that trains investigators and teams in rigorous and ethical clinical and translational research. It uses cohort programs, mentorship, and skill-building seminars to grow the CTR workforce in Rhode Island. The program has a track record of generating new grants and advancing scholars to extramural funding, and it plans to expand coordination and collaboration across institutions. The overall aim is to strengthen capabilities that accelerate research that can benefit patients and communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could accelerate the development of researchers who can translate findings into better patient care in Rhode Island and beyond.
How similar studies have gone: Previous phases have yielded new grants and trained many faculty, indicating a proven track record of success.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Van Wart, Audra — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Van Wart, Audra
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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.