Training and mentoring program for kidney, urology, and hematology specialists
Official title: U2C/TL1 NC KUH TRIO Program
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-10918216 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help a diverse group of people, including future doctors and engineers, learn more about kidney, urology, and blood diseases so they can work together to improve care for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $439,360 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CDK133491-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10918216 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program include individuals from diverse backgrounds interested in pursuing careers in kidney, urology, and hematology fields.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in participating in training or mentorship programs may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This program aims to enhance the training and mentorship of a diverse group of individuals interested in kidney, urology, and hematology diseases. It involves collaboration among premier academic medical centers and historically black colleges and universities in North Carolina. The initiative focuses on developing a multidisciplinary workforce, including engineers, entrepreneurs, and physicians, to improve patient care and outcomes in these specialties. Participants will benefit from a structured training core and professional development opportunities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to improved care and outcomes for patients suffering from kidney, urology, and hematology diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in training and mentorship within academic medical centers have shown success in improving patient outcomes and diversifying the healthcare workforce.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Falk, Ronald J — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Falk, Ronald J
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.