Training future nephrologists to improve kidney health
Official title: Research and Education in Nephrology for Undergraduate Medical Students-Florida (RENUM-FL)
Funded at University of South Florida · NIH-11036327 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping medical students learn more about kidney health and how to treat kidney diseases by giving them hands-on training and support from experienced doctors, so they can become the next generation of nephrologists who will take care of patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project start | February 20, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $108,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R25DK134324-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11036327 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are medical students interested in nephrology and kidney health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in medical education or who are not interested in nephrology may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address the shortage of nephrologists by enhancing the education of medical students in nephrology. It will provide hands-on training in renal physiology research, helping students understand how basic science can lead to better patient outcomes. The program will also create a supportive learning community with mentorship from experienced nephrologists and scientists. By fostering interest in nephrology, the initiative seeks to prepare a new generation of healthcare professionals to tackle kidney diseases and hypertension.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to an increased number of trained nephrologists, improving care for patients with kidney diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Similar educational initiatives have shown success in increasing interest in specialty fields and improving patient care outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of South Florida
Tampa, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dominguez Rieg, Jessica a — University of South Florida
- Study coordinator: Dominguez Rieg, Jessica a
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.