Training future experts in how drugs and toxins affect the body
Official title: Training in Systems Pharmacology and Toxicology (T-SPaT)
Funded at Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis · NIH-10863856 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help PhD students learn how drugs and toxins affect living organisms, so they can better understand how to make medicines safer and more effective for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $181,576 |
| NIH project number | 5T32GM150536-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10863856 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are PhD students in their second year of graduate study focusing on pharmacological sciences.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pursuing a PhD in pharmacology or toxicology may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This program focuses on training PhD students in pharmacology and toxicology using a systems approach, which considers how drugs and toxins interact with biological systems as a whole. Students will learn to conduct research using in vivo animal models to assess the efficacy and safety of drugs, as well as their metabolic processes. The program aims to fill the gap in trained professionals who can tackle complex biological questions related to drug action and toxicity. By integrating molecular analysis techniques and genomic methods, the training prepares students to contribute significantly to the field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of scientists equipped to improve drug safety and efficacy, ultimately benefiting patient care.
How similar studies have gone: Other training programs in pharmacology and toxicology have shown success in developing skilled professionals, but this specific systems approach is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Prather, Paul L — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: Prather, Paul L
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.