Training clinician-scientists to improve health and disease understanding
Official title: Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan Kettering MST Program
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-10769191 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help future doctors and researchers learn how to connect lab discoveries with patient care, so they can find better ways to prevent and treat diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,517,309 |
| NIH project number | 1T32GM152349-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10769191 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are individuals interested in pursuing a career that combines clinical practice with scientific research, particularly those from diverse backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pursuing a career in medicine or research may not directly benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program aims to train a diverse group of clinician-scientists who will bridge the gap between laboratory research and clinical medicine. Participants will gain a deep understanding of human biology, pathophysiology, and clinical medicine, along with advanced skills in biomedical science and critical thinking. The training involves completing an MD degree at Weill Cornell and a PhD at one of the collaborating institutions, allowing graduates to conduct interdisciplinary studies that can lead to advancements in the prevention and treatment of diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to improved medical treatments and a better understanding of various diseases through the work of well-trained clinician-scientists.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have successfully trained clinician-scientists in the past, demonstrating the effectiveness of this interdisciplinary approach.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hsu, Katharine C — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Hsu, Katharine C
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.