Training future doctors in immunology and infectious diseases for better reproductive and child health
Official title: Reproductive and Child Health StaRR Program
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-11054469 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping future doctors who specialize in kids and women's health learn more about how our immune system works and how infections affect us, so they can better care for mothers and children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2025 |
| Project end | February 28, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $402,731 |
| NIH project number | 1R38AI181011-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11054469 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are physician-scientists in pediatrics or obstetrics/gynecology residency programs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the training of physician-scientists or do not fall within the reproductive and child health focus may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research program aims to train the next generation of physician-scientists in pediatrics and obstetrics/gynecology by providing them with a year of hands-on laboratory training in immunology and infectious diseases. The program focuses on enhancing their understanding of microbiology and immunology to improve reproductive, maternal, and child health outcomes. Participants will learn from world-class faculty mentors and engage in a seminar series that fosters critical thinking and scientific communication skills. The training is designed to prepare these future doctors to tackle complex health issues related to immunity and infectious diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and children through enhanced medical practices and innovations in immunology.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully trained physician-scientists in similar fields, indicating a strong potential for success in this program.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Adams Waldorf, Kristina M. — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Adams Waldorf, Kristina M.
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.