Training future leaders in pharmacological sciences
Training in Pharmacological Sciences
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 type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard Medical School NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-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
- Harvard Medical School — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Golan, David E. — Harvard Medical School
- Study coordinator: Golan, David E.
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.