Training future physician-scientists in pediatrics and immunology
Official title: Mount Sinai StARR Program - NIAID
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-10810314 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help more doctors who want to be both researchers and pediatricians, especially in areas like infectious diseases and allergies, by creating better ways for them to join residency programs and get support during their training.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 8, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $225,417 |
| NIH project number | 1R38AI181012-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10810314 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are medical graduates pursuing residency in pediatrics or related fields who are interested in research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pursuing a career in medicine or research may not benefit directly from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research aims to address the declining number of physician-scientists in the United States, particularly in pediatrics and child health. It focuses on creating new pathways for MD/PhD graduates to enter residency programs in these critical fields, with an emphasis on infectious diseases, allergy, and immunologic diseases. By leveraging the established infrastructure at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, the program seeks to provide tailored research opportunities during residency, fostering the next generation of researchers. The approach includes mentorship and support for trainees to engage in meaningful biomedical research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of physician-scientists, leading to advancements in pediatric and immunologic health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives aimed at revitalizing the physician-scientist pipeline have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chen, Benjamin K — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Chen, Benjamin K
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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.