Training future experts to combat infectious diseases
Official title: Addressing Evolving Infectious Threats
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-10873194 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping future doctors and researchers at UCLA learn how to tackle tough infections and diseases, so they can become experts who make a real difference in fighting these health challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $405,108 |
| NIH project number | 5T32AI177290-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10873194 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are medical trainees pursuing fellowships in adult or pediatric Infectious Diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in medical training or do not have an interest in infectious diseases may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on training physician-scientists to address the growing threats posed by infectious diseases, including antimicrobial resistance and emerging pathogens. The program at UCLA offers MD and MD-PhD trainees a structured fellowship that combines clinical training with dedicated research time. Trainees will receive mentorship from experienced faculty, allowing them to develop independent research careers while contributing to the field of infectious diseases. The program emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating various fields to enhance the effectiveness of responses to infectious threats.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of experts equipped to tackle infectious diseases more effectively.
How similar studies have gone: Other training programs have successfully produced skilled physician-scientists who have made significant contributions to infectious disease research.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yang, Otto O — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Yang, Otto O
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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.