Training future leaders in kidney, urology, and blood disease research
Official title: Learners to LeAders in benign Urology, benign Nephrology, and non-Cancer Hematology
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-10918200 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is all about training new researchers in kidney, urology, and blood disorders, bringing together 22 talented individuals each year from top institutions in Northern California to help them learn and make a difference in these important health areas.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $749,339 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CDK133488-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10918200 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include young researchers and trainees interested in kidney, urology, and blood disease research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic research or who do not have an interest in these specific medical fields may not receive direct benefits from this program.
What this research studies
This program aims to train the next generation of researchers in kidney, urology, and non-cancer hematology fields. It will recruit and support 22 trainees annually, including both pre-doctoral and post-doctoral candidates, across four prestigious institutions in Northern California. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and aims to equip trainees with the skills needed to conduct impactful biomedical research. By fostering a diverse group of promising researchers, the program seeks to enhance the quality and innovation in these critical areas of health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for benign urological, nephrological, and hematological conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and fostering innovation in various biomedical fields.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ku, Elaine — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Ku, Elaine
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.