Summer research opportunities in childhood heart, lung, and blood health
Official title: Research Experiences in Childhood Heart, Lung, and Blood Science - REaCH LABS
Funded at Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp · NIH-10886597 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This summer program invites undergraduate students who care about heart, lung, and blood health in kids to join a hands-on research team, learn from experienced mentors, and help make medical research more diverse.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $165,628 |
| NIH project number | 5R25HL168795-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10886597 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not undergraduate students or do not have an interest in research or medical careers may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program offers summer research experiences for undergraduate students interested in heart, lung, and blood health in children. Participants will engage in hands-on research within a team focused on priority areas identified by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). They will receive mentorship from experienced researchers and exposure to various aspects of clinical care and research methodologies. The program aims to enhance the diversity of the medical research workforce by supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research program could lead to improved understanding and treatment of pediatric heart, lung, and blood diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have successfully increased diversity in medical research and improved educational outcomes for participants.
Where this research is happening
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Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chisolm, Deena — Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
- Study coordinator: Chisolm, Deena
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.