Training and mentoring future diabetes researchers
Official title: I-TrainED: Innovative Training and Education in Diabetes
Funded at Children's Research Institute · NIH-10925424 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping young researchers from diverse backgrounds get the training and support they need to work on improving care for kids with type 1 diabetes, with guidance from experienced mentors at Children's National Hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $119,621 |
| NIH project number | 5K26DK138330-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10925424 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young individuals under 11 years old with type 1 diabetes, particularly from underrepresented backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have type 1 diabetes or are over the age of 11 may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on recruiting and mentoring trainees from underrepresented backgrounds in medicine to pursue careers in diabetes research, specifically targeting children's type 1 diabetes (T1D). The program will provide doctoral and post-doctoral researchers with clinical-translational training at Children's National Hospital, which is dedicated to pediatric care and research. Trainees will receive mentorship from experienced researchers who have a proven track record in T1D research, promoting adherence and self-management strategies for children with diabetes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse workforce of diabetes researchers, ultimately improving care and outcomes for children with type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully increased diversity in medical fields, suggesting that this approach could also be effective in diabetes research.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Research Institute
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Streisand, Randi — Children's Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Streisand, Randi
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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.