Training bioengineers to improve mental health research
Bioengineering in Psychiatry Training Program
This program is designed for students with engineering and science backgrounds who want to become mental health researchers, helping them learn how to use new technology to tackle challenges in mental health care while working with experienced mentors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10652258 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program trains students with backgrounds in engineering and quantitative sciences to become mental health researchers. Participants will engage in a comprehensive curriculum that includes foundational courses in bioengineering, neuroscience, and ethics, alongside practical clinical experiences. The program aims to equip trainees with the skills to apply innovative bioengineering techniques to address challenges in psychiatric research. Students will work closely with experienced mentors from both psychiatry and bioengineering fields, enhancing their research capabilities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are students with engineering or quantitative science backgrounds interested in pursuing a career in mental health research.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have an interest in or background in engineering or quantitative sciences may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health treatments through innovative bioengineering solutions.
How similar studies have performed: This approach of integrating engineering with mental health research is innovative and has not been widely tested in similar programs.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ibrahim, Tamer S — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Ibrahim, Tamer S
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 below.