NIH-funded research NIH-funded research

Training future leaders in clinical and translational science at the University of Minnesota

Official title: CTSA K12 Program at University of Minnesota

Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-11016906 · Data updated 2026-11-12

The University of Minnesota's program is helping new professors from different health fields work together and learn how to do better research, so they can improve care and outcomes for patients like you.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Minnesota
NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Minneapolis, United States)
Project startFebruary 1, 2024
Project endJanuary 31, 2029
Funding year2025
Award (this year)$1,065,249
NIH project number5K12TR004373-02
Project IDNIH-11016906 on NIH RePORTER

Who could benefit from this research

Could help

Ideal candidates for this research are early-career researchers and Assistant Professors in the health sciences looking to enhance their clinical research skills.

Less likely to help

Patients who are not involved in clinical research or are not affiliated with academic institutions may not receive direct benefits from this program.

What this research studies

The University of Minnesota's CTSI K12 Program focuses on training promising Assistant Professors in clinical and translational science. This program emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration among various health science disciplines, including Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine. Participants will receive comprehensive training over three years, which includes mentorship, skill development in research design, and community engagement. The program aims to enhance the quality of clinical research and improve patient outcomes through effective team science.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved clinical practices and innovations in patient care through the development of skilled researchers.

How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have shown success in developing research leaders and improving clinical research outcomes in various institutions.

Where this research is happening

  • University of Minnesota
    Minneapolis, United States
    Active

Researchers

  • Principal investigator: Ingbar, David H — University of Minnesota
  • Study coordinator: Ingbar, David H

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.
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