Training future researchers in clinical and data science.

Institutional Career Development Core

NIH-funded research University of Virginia · NIH-10558467

The iTHRIV KL2 program at the University of Virginia is designed to help new researchers learn how to use data science to improve health studies, so they can work better together and make a real difference in patient care.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Virginia NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Charlottesville, United States)
Project IDNIH-10558467 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

The iTHRIV KL2 program at the University of Virginia aims to enhance the skills of junior faculty in clinical and translational research by integrating data science training. Participants will receive both theoretical and practical education in data analysis, visualization, and research methodologies within a collaborative team environment. This program leverages the resources of multiple institutions, including Virginia Tech and the Center for Open Science, to foster interdisciplinary research and improve scientific reproducibility. By bridging the gap between clinical research and data science, the program prepares scholars to conduct impactful health research.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are junior faculty members and emerging researchers in the health sciences looking to enhance their skills in clinical and translational research.

Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in academic or clinical research training may not receive direct benefits from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of researchers equipped to tackle complex health challenges using advanced data science techniques.

How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in health sciences.

Where this research is happening

Charlottesville, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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