Training a diverse workforce in medical device innovation and entrepreneurship
Official title: Translating Medical Device Discoveries to the Bedside: The Academic Entrepreneurship Awareness to Action (AE2A) Curriculum to Promote Training of a Diverse Workforce
Funded at Children's Hosp of Philadelphia · NIH-10950697 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help graduate students and early-career researchers learn how to turn their medical research ideas into real products, with support from experienced mentors and resources from top institutions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $431,714 |
| NIH project number | 1R25GM155479-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10950697 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program include graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty in biomedical fields who are interested in medical device development.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic or research careers in biomedical sciences may not benefit directly from this program.
What this research studies
This educational program aims to cultivate a diverse biomedical research workforce skilled in developing and commercializing medical devices. Participants, including graduate students and early-career researchers, will engage in skill-building, mentorship, and networking opportunities to translate research findings into market-ready technologies. The curriculum includes a core educational component and a Capstone Project, supported by resources from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania. Participants will also benefit from guidance by experts in the field of medical device development and entrepreneurship.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse and skilled workforce capable of advancing medical device innovation, ultimately improving healthcare outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of training a diverse workforce in medical device innovation is gaining traction, this specific program is innovative and aims to fill a unique niche in the field.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ferro, Daria — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Ferro, Daria
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.