Training future dentist-scientists and enhancing clinical research in dental schools
Official title: Clinical and Translational Research Innovation in Dental Schools (ClinTrain-RIDeS)
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-10928790 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping dental students, residents, and faculty at UCSF and partner schools become better at doing clinical research, so they can improve dental care and treatments for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 13, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $788,621 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DE033240-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10928790 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include dental students, residents, and faculty involved in clinical research training at UCSF and affiliated institutions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in dental education or clinical research may not directly benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop the next generation of dentist-scientists by providing comprehensive clinical research training to dental students, residents, and faculty at UCSF and partner institutions. The program will adapt existing training methods to enhance the skills necessary for conducting clinical research, including the development of research protocols and quality improvement initiatives. Participants will engage in small group mentoring sessions and have opportunities to earn certificates or advanced degrees in clinical research. The initiative also includes establishing a clinical research incubator to support practical research activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of dental education and clinical practices, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in clinical research training have shown success in enhancing the capabilities of healthcare professionals, indicating a promising outlook for this program.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gansky, Stuart a — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Gansky, Stuart a
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.