Training future leaders in precision health and translational science
CTSA K12 Program at Baylor College of Medicine and University of Houston
This program is designed to help new faculty members become leaders in improving health for everyone, especially in personalized medicine and fairness in healthcare, by providing them with hands-on research experience and mentorship over two years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10929036 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program focuses on developing early-career faculty members into leaders in the field of translational science, particularly in precision health and health equity. It leverages the strengths of Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Houston to create a collaborative environment for training. Participants will engage in a two-year program, with opportunities for additional training, where they will dedicate significant time to mentored research and career development activities. The program aims to recruit a diverse group of scholars and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include early-career faculty members in health-related fields who are interested in translational science.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in academic or research careers may not receive direct benefits from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the quality of healthcare by training experts who can advance precision health and improve health equity.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have shown success in developing leaders in translational science, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rumbaut, Rolando E — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Rumbaut, Rolando 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.