Training future leaders in child health research
Advancing Child Health: Preparing the Next Generation of Pediatric Researchers
This program is designed for upper-level college students who want to become leaders in children's health research by giving them a hands-on summer internship at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where they'll learn important skills and get guidance from experienced mentors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11063999 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to equip upper-level undergraduate students with the necessary skills and training to become leaders in pediatric research. Participants will engage in a 10-week summer internship at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where they will receive mentorship and hands-on experience in basic, clinical, and translational child health research. The program focuses on technique mastery, career exploration, and diversity recruitment to build a robust pipeline of future researchers dedicated to improving child health outcomes. By fostering a supportive environment, the initiative also aims to enhance mentorship skills among junior faculty involved in the program.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are upper-level undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in pediatric research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pursuing a career in research or are not undergraduate students may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of pediatric researchers who will contribute to significant advancements in child health.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs have successfully trained future researchers and have shown positive impacts on the biomedical workforce in child health.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lowenthal, Elizabeth Dawn — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Lowenthal, Elizabeth Dawn
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.