Training future researchers in substance use disorders
Training Program in Substance Use Disorders
This program is designed to help PhD students and new postdocs learn about substance use disorders by providing them with hands-on training and guidance from experts, so they can become skilled researchers who make a difference in this important health area.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| 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 ID | NIH-10836475 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Training Program in Substance Use Disorders at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai focuses on educating late-stage PhD students and early-stage postdoctoral fellows in the field of substance use disorders (SUDs). This program combines academic coursework, laboratory training, and mentoring to equip participants with the skills needed to conduct impactful research in SUDs. Trainees will engage in a multidisciplinary approach, learning from experts in neuroscience, psychiatry, and pharmacology, among other fields. The program aims to foster collaboration and career development, preparing the next generation of independent investigators in this critical area of health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are late-stage PhD students and early-stage postdoctoral fellows interested in substance use disorders research.
Not a fit: Patients currently undergoing treatment for substance use disorders may not directly benefit from this training program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research training program could lead to significant advancements in understanding and treating substance use disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs in other institutions have successfully produced skilled researchers who have made significant contributions to the field of substance use disorders.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kenny, Paul J. — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Kenny, Paul J.
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 below.