Training future experts in pediatric clinical pharmacology
Official title: Utah Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology Training Program
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-11095232 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is all about training new experts who will work on making sure that medications are safe and effective for kids and pregnant people, so they can help improve how these groups respond to treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | June 6, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $190,163 |
| NIH project number | 1T32HD114565-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11095232 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program include healthcare professionals and researchers interested in specializing in pediatric and maternal pharmacology.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in pediatric or maternal healthcare may not directly benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program aims to train a new generation of pediatric and maternal pharmacologists who will focus on developing safe and effective drug dosing for children and pregnant individuals. By addressing the critical shortage of trained professionals in this field, the program will enhance the understanding of how drugs affect these populations. Participants will engage in innovative clinical drug studies and learn to design and interpret research that ensures safe medication practices. This training will integrate various scientific disciplines, including trial design and bioinformatics, to improve drug therapy outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective medication dosing for children and pregnant individuals.
How similar studies have gone: Other training programs in clinical pharmacology have shown success in developing expertise and improving drug safety, indicating that this approach is both necessary and effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Watt, Kevin M — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Watt, Kevin M
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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.