Training future researchers in pain management through interdisciplinary collaboration
Official title: University of Florida Partnerships Across Interdisciplinary Networks: Training through Engineering, epidemiology & Addiction Medicine (UF PAIN TEAM)
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-11129951 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about training new researchers to better understand and treat pain by bringing together experts from different fields like engineering and medicine, so they can work together and come up with new ideas that help people who suffer from pain.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $340,979 |
| NIH project number | 1R90AR085802-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11129951 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals interested in participating in or benefiting from innovative pain management techniques and therapies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not experiencing chronic pain or those who do not wish to engage in research related to pain management may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research program focuses on training the next generation of clinical pain researchers by integrating engineering, epidemiology, and addiction medicine. It emphasizes a collaborative approach, combining traditional and non-traditional areas of pain research to enhance understanding and treatment of pain. Trainees will engage in authentic, interdisciplinary experiences that prepare them to conduct impactful clinical pain research. The program aims to foster a unique cohort experience that promotes team science and comprehensive training across various disciplines related to pain.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management strategies and better outcomes for patients suffering from chronic pain.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in interdisciplinary approaches to pain management, indicating that this program's methodology is promising and builds on established principles.
Where this research is happening
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University of Florida
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cruz-Almeida, Yenisel — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Cruz-Almeida, Yenisel
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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.