Training future physician-scientists at Case Western Reserve University
Official title: Medical Scientist Training Program at Case Western Reserve University
Funded at Case Western Reserve University · NIH-10768025 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help future doctor-researchers learn both medicine and science together, so they can better understand and tackle health issues while promoting fairness and diversity in their training.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Case Western Reserve University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,678,206 |
| NIH project number | 1T32GM152319-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10768025 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are individuals pursuing a career that combines medicine and scientific research, particularly those interested in becoming physician-scientists.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pursuing a career in medical research or do not have an interest in the MD-PhD pathway may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program aims to train a diverse group of physician-scientists who will lead future biomedical research. It combines medical education with rigorous scientific training, allowing students to gain deep expertise in biomedical disciplines while also understanding clinical practice. The curriculum is designed to integrate research and clinical training from the start, ensuring that trainees are well-prepared to address human disease through innovative research. The program emphasizes scientific integrity and diversity, equity, and inclusion in its training approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the pipeline of skilled physician-scientists, leading to advancements in the understanding and treatment of diseases.
How similar studies have gone: This program builds on a long history of successful MD-PhD training programs, which have produced numerous influential researchers and clinicians.
Where this research is happening
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Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huang, Alex Yee-Chen — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Huang, Alex Yee-Chen
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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.