Professional Development for Translational Researchers at Montana CTRC
Official title: Professional Development Core
Funded at University of Montana · NIH-11405030 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Montana research center wants to build the skills and mentoring for clinicians and researchers to carry out translational and clinical research that helps local patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Montana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Missoula, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $86,390 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM155895-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11405030 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People in Montana who have or are at risk for health conditions addressed by translational research and who participate as trainees, mentors, or participants in related research activities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not connected to the CTRC or who are not involved in translational research training or mentorship may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds a Dynamic PD Core at the Montana Clinical and Translational Research Center to create training and mentoring resources for emerging translational researchers. It will start with needs assessments to identify what training is most needed, then design and deliver trainings and workshops for the CTRC workforce. It will also launch a formal mentorship program to pair experienced researchers with newer investigators and practitioners to support career development and successful projects that benefit communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, clinicians and researchers in Montana will gain the skills and support they need to conduct higher-quality translational research that can improve patient care and health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Prior centers have shown that structured professional development and mentorship improve research quality and output, though approaches vary by region.
Where this research is happening
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University of Montana
Missoula, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Noonan, Curtis William — University of Montana
- Study coordinator: Noonan, Curtis William
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.