Training future leaders in understanding women's infectious diseases
Official title: Developing Research Leaders in Global Infectious Diseases in Women
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-10893780 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new researchers learn how infectious diseases like HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria affect women differently, so they can find better ways to treat and prevent these illnesses throughout a woman's life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | July 19, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $378,904 |
| NIH project number | 1R25AI183323-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10893780 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are early-stage investigators and researchers interested in global infectious diseases affecting women.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not have a focus on women's health and infectious diseases may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This research program aims to educate and train the next generation of clinical investigators focusing on global infectious diseases that affect women. It addresses the critical knowledge gap regarding sex differences in diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. The program includes an annual course on global infectious diseases across a woman's lifespan and a scholars program to support early-stage researchers. Participants will gain insights into treatment, prevention, and the social factors influencing women's health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of infectious diseases in women, ultimately enhancing their health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in global health research have shown success in training and empowering researchers, indicating a strong potential for this program.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Downs, Jennifer Alzos — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Downs, Jennifer Alzos
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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.