Support for a program that enhances training and collaboration in clinical and basic sciences.
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-10918201 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about creating a support team for the LAUNCH Program, which helps bring together doctors and researchers in kidney, bladder, and blood health to improve training and teamwork, making sure they can work better together to advance treatments for both kids and adults.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $238,786 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CDK133488-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10918201 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals involved in or impacted by nephrology, urology, and hematology, particularly those in training or professional development stages.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in nephrology, urology, or hematology, or those outside the age range of 21+ years may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on establishing an Administrative Core to support the LAUNCH Program, which aims to enhance recruitment, outreach, professional development, networking, and training across multiple institutions. The program will involve collaboration among experts in nephrology, urology, and hematology, addressing both adult and pediatric research areas. The core will provide oversight and management to ensure effective collaboration and resource allocation, ultimately fostering advancements in clinical and translational sciences.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved training and collaboration in clinical and basic sciences, benefiting future patient care and treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar collaborative training programs have shown success in enhancing research outcomes and professional development in various medical fields.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huang, Alison — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Huang, Alison
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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.