Training emergency medicine doctors to improve care for neurological disorders
Official title: Emergency Medicine Research Career Development Program in the Neurological Sciences (EMRCDP-NS)
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10898341 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help new emergency medicine doctors learn how to do research on brain and nerve problems, so they can improve care for patients with these issues in emergency situations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | July 9, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,435,358 |
| NIH project number | 1K12NS137516-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10898341 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are early career emergency medicine faculty who have recently completed their residency or fellowship training.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in emergency medicine or do not have neurological disorders may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This program aims to recruit and mentor early career emergency medicine faculty to enhance their research capabilities in neurological disorders. By focusing on the unique experiences of emergency medicine physicians who treat patients with neurological issues, the program seeks to develop a new generation of physician-scientists. Participants will receive training and support to conduct NIH-funded research, ultimately improving patient care in emergency settings. The program is led by a team of experts from prestigious institutions, ensuring high-quality mentorship and guidance.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment protocols and outcomes for patients with neurological disorders in emergency settings.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown success in developing physician-scientists in other medical fields, indicating a promising potential for this approach in emergency medicine.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Neumar, Robert W. — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Neumar, Robert W.
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.