Training future clinician-scientists in biomedical research
Medical Scientist National Research Service Award
This program at the University of Chicago is designed to help future doctors and researchers learn how to better understand diseases and create new treatments, while also making sure that the group of trainees reflects the diverse communities they will serve.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11075401 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program at the University of Chicago aims to train the next generation of clinician-scientists who will contribute to biomedical sciences. It focuses on providing insights into diseases and developing better therapies through a combination of medical and graduate education. The program emphasizes diversity and aims to reflect the U.S. population in its trainees and the communities they serve. Trainees will engage in a tailored curriculum that fosters their development as independent biomedical investigators.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are individuals interested in pursuing careers in medicine and biomedical research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pursuing a career in biomedical sciences or who do not have an interest in clinician-scientist roles may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to improved therapies and better health outcomes through the work of well-trained clinician-scientists.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have successfully produced impactful clinician-scientists, indicating a strong precedent for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- University of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Clark, Marcus Ramsay — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Clark, Marcus Ramsay
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 below.