Training future experts in infectious diseases
Training in Investigative Infectious Diseases
This program is all about helping new researchers learn how to study infectious diseases better, so they can find new ways to understand and treat these illnesses, while also making sure that everyone involved comes from diverse backgrounds and follows ethical practices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10828438 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program focuses on training the next generation of investigators in infectious diseases through a comprehensive postdoctoral training initiative. It aims to develop skills in basic, clinical, and translational research while fostering new insights into significant infectious diseases. The program emphasizes ethical research practices and aims to enhance diversity among physician-investigators. Trainees, primarily Fellows in Infectious Diseases, will engage in various research areas, including innate immunity, vector-borne diseases, and clinical epidemiology.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are physicians with an MD, MD-PhD, DO, or equivalent, particularly those specializing in infectious diseases or related fields.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the training or research aspects of infectious diseases may not receive direct benefits from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of infectious diseases, ultimately benefiting patients worldwide.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have successfully produced impactful research and advancements in the field of infectious diseases, indicating a strong potential for success.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shaw, Albert C — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Shaw, Albert C
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.