Training diverse health professionals in allergic and immunologic diseases
Official title: Research Education Program to Promote Diversity in Immunologic and Allergic Diseases
Funded at Western University of Health Sciences · NIH-11015679 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping students from different health fields, like medicine and dentistry, learn more about allergies and immune diseases, so they can become better healthcare providers and improve care for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Western University of Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pomona, United States) |
| Project start | December 4, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $379,080 |
| NIH project number | 1R25AI179582-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11015679 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are health professional students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in fields related to allergic and immunologic diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not fall within the scope of allergic and immunologic diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research program focuses on enhancing the education and training of health professionals in the fields of allergic and immunologic diseases. It aims to recruit and support underrepresented and disadvantaged students from various health disciplines, such as osteopathic medicine, dentistry, and optometry, to engage in biomedical research. Participants will receive mentorship and resources to advance their careers while contributing to the understanding and management of allergic conditions. The program emphasizes the importance of diversity in healthcare and aims to improve patient outcomes through better-trained professionals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse workforce of health professionals equipped to better manage allergic and immunologic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in health professions have shown positive outcomes in improving healthcare delivery and patient management.
Where this research is happening
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Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Agrawal, Devendra K. — Western University of Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Agrawal, Devendra K.
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.