Training diverse early career scientists to improve kidney care for children
Official title: Mentoring of Early Career Researchers from Diverse Backgrounds
Funded at Children's Hosp of Philadelphia · NIH-10924019 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new researchers from different backgrounds learn and grow in their careers so they can improve care for kids with kidney diseases, and it’s led by Dr. Michelle Denburg at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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 15, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $105,966 |
| NIH project number | 5K26DK138375-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10924019 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are early career researchers interested in pediatric nephrology and committed to improving care for children with kidney diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or are outside the age range of childhood kidney disease may not benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research focuses on mentoring early career researchers from diverse backgrounds to enhance their skills and promote diversity in the biomedical workforce. The program aims to improve care for children with kidney diseases by providing effective mentorship and training opportunities. Led by Dr. Michelle Denburg, the initiative will involve collaboration, didactic training, and patient-oriented research at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The research will also analyze health data and conduct studies to better understand and manage childhood kidney conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children with kidney diseases through a more diverse and skilled research workforce.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives have shown that effective mentoring can significantly enhance career advancement and diversity in biomedical research, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Denburg, Michelle — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Denburg, Michelle
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.