Training future leaders in medical countermeasures for chemical threats
Research Education Core
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS · NIH-10911230
This study is all about training students and new researchers from diverse backgrounds to tackle challenges related to chemical threats, helping them gain important skills in areas like pharmacology and toxicology so they can be ready for future emergency response roles.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DAVIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10911230 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a diverse workforce capable of addressing the challenges posed by chemical threat agents through advanced training in pharmacology, toxicology, and drug discovery. Participants, including students and early-stage investigators, will engage in interdisciplinary research and educational activities designed to enhance their skills and knowledge. The program emphasizes the recruitment of individuals from underrepresented and socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, fostering a collaborative environment that prepares them for future roles in emergency response and preparedness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include medical and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-stage investigators interested in pharmacology and toxicology.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in academic or research training programs may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more skilled and diverse workforce capable of developing effective medical countermeasures against chemical threats.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives in training diverse researchers in pharmacology and toxicology have shown promise in enhancing workforce capabilities in related fields.
Where this research is happening
DAVIS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS — DAVIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GURKOFF, GENE GABRIEL — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS
- Study coordinator: GURKOFF, GENE GABRIEL
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.
Conditions: Animal Disease Models