Training future physician-neuroscientists to improve brain disease treatments
Official title: N3-PREP (Neurology, Neurosurgery, & Neuropathology Pitt Research Education Program)
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-10768833 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help doctors who study the brain learn how to turn new research into real treatments for people with neurological diseases, giving them hands-on experience while they train.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $215,896 |
| NIH project number | 1UE5NS134521-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10768833 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are individuals pursuing careers in neurology, neurosurgery, or neuropathology, particularly those interested in academic research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in training or research careers in the neurosciences may not directly benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program focuses on training physician-neuroscientists who will bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical applications for patients with neurological diseases. It integrates research training into clinical residency and fellowship programs, allowing trainees to gain hands-on experience in basic science, translational science, and patient-oriented research. The University of Pittsburgh provides a rich environment with access to extensive resources and mentorship from experienced faculty across various neuroscience disciplines.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients suffering from neurological diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Similar educational programs have shown success in fostering physician-scientists, making this approach a promising avenue for advancing neurological research.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pennell, Page Buckhannan — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Pennell, Page Buckhannan
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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.