Training future clinical and translational scientists in the Deep South
Official title: CTSA Predoctoral T32 at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-10764145 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is helping future doctors and researchers learn how to work together better and improve health for everyone, especially in communities facing challenges, by teaching them important skills and encouraging teamwork.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $562,319 |
| NIH project number | 1T32TR004767-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10764145 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are predoctoral PhD and MD students interested in clinical and translational science.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pursuing a predoctoral degree or are not involved in clinical and translational science may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham focuses on training predoctoral PhD and MD students in clinical and translational science. It aims to enhance communication and leadership skills among diverse trainees from various institutions in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. By fostering collaboration across different scientific disciplines, the program prepares students to address health disparities and improve public health outcomes. Participants will engage in team science training and peer mentoring to develop their research capabilities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of scientists equipped to tackle health disparities and improve health outcomes in underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have shown success in developing skilled researchers who address health disparities, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pollock, Jennifer S — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Pollock, Jennifer S
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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.