Training future clinician-scientists in hearing and communication health
Stanford Clinician Scientist Training Program
This program is all about helping doctors and researchers work together to find better ways to diagnose and treat issues with hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language, so they can improve care for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11061773 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program focuses on training clinician-scientists who will study and improve the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language. It offers medical residents and students a structured research experience, mentorship, and a collaborative environment between MDs and PhDs. The goal is to cultivate a diverse group of scientists who will contribute to innovative discoveries in communication health and diseases, ultimately translating these findings into better clinical care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing challenges related to hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, or language.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to communication health or those not seeking treatment in the Otolaryngology field may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and diagnostic methods for patients with communication-related health issues.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research training programs have successfully produced clinician-scientists who have made significant contributions to their fields, indicating a strong potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cheng, Alan Gi-Lun — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Cheng, Alan Gi-Lun
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.