Training future leaders in pharmacological sciences

Training in Pharmacological Sciences

NIH-funded research Harvard Medical School · NIH-10847871

This program is designed for graduate students who want to learn how to create better medicines for tough-to-treat diseases, giving them hands-on experience and connections in the growing biopharma field.

Quick facts

Grant typeTraining grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionHarvard Medical School NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Boston, United States)
Project IDNIH-10847871 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This program trains graduate students in pharmacological sciences, focusing on developing targeted drug treatments for diseases that have been historically difficult to treat. Students participate in a core curriculum and gain practical experience through internships in industrial or regulatory science settings. The program aims to build a diverse community of scholars committed to advancing biomedical research and development. By fostering collaboration with local industry, it prepares students for careers in the rapidly growing biopharma sector.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation would be graduate students pursuing a PhD in pharmacological sciences or related fields.

Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in academic or research training programs may not directly benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of more effective drug treatments for various diseases, improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have successfully produced skilled professionals who have contributed to advancements in drug development and biomedical research.

Where this research is happening

Boston, 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.
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.