Training future dentist-scientists and enhancing clinical research in dental schools
Clinical and Translational Research Innovation in Dental Schools (ClinTrain-RIDeS)
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 ID | NIH-10928790 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include dental students, residents, and faculty involved in clinical research training at UCSF and affiliated institutions.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in dental education or clinical research may not directly benefit from this initiative.
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 performed: 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
San Francisco, United States
- 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 below.