Training future leaders in child health research

Developing Diverse Physician-Investigator Leaders for the Future of Child Health

NIH-funded research University of California, San Diego · NIH-11067806

This program is designed to help new pediatric doctors become successful researchers who can improve children's health by providing them with hands-on training and support at UC San Diego and Rady Children's Hospital.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of California, San Diego NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (La Jolla, United States)
Project IDNIH-11067806 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This program focuses on developing early-stage pediatric faculty into successful academic investigators through intensive training and mentoring in basic research. Participants will engage in cutting-edge research opportunities at the University of California San Diego, which is known for its excellence in pediatric research. The program aims to increase the number of pediatrician-scientists dedicated to improving children's health by providing a structured career development pathway. Scholars will benefit from the collaboration with Rady Children's Hospital, enhancing their research experience and career prospects.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are early-career pediatric faculty members who are committed to pursuing a career in academic research focused on child health.

Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in pediatric research or who are not early-career pediatric faculty members may not benefit directly from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the quality of child health care by fostering a new generation of skilled pediatric researchers.

How similar studies have performed: Similar programs have successfully trained pediatric researchers in the past, indicating a strong potential for success in this initiative.

Where this research is happening

La Jolla, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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