Training future doctors to understand and treat immune system disorders
Official title: Physician Scientist Training Program in Immune Dysregulation
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-10769362 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help doctors and researchers learn how to better understand and treat immune system disorders that can cause serious health problems for both adults and kids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $373,359 |
| NIH project number | 1T32AI170501-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10769362 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with immune system disorders or those interested in the latest advancements in immunology.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to immune dysregulation may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This program trains physician-scientists to explore the causes of immune dysregulation syndromes, which can lead to serious health issues. Participants will learn how to diagnose, monitor, and develop new treatments for these conditions. The training combines both adult and pediatric immune disease research, leveraging resources from the University of Pennsylvania and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The program emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating basic and translational research in immunobiology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment options for patients suffering from immune dysregulation syndromes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in similar training programs has shown success in advancing the understanding and treatment of immune-related conditions.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kambayashi, Taku — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Kambayashi, Taku
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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.