Training future researchers to improve lung health
Pulmonary Focused Foundations in Innovation and Scholarship (PuFFInS)
This program is all about training new researchers to improve lung health and find better ways to prevent and treat lung diseases like lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, and cystic fibrosis, so they can work with experienced experts at the Medical University of South Carolina and learn skills in both clinical and basic science research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10933649 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program focuses on training the next generation of researchers to enhance lung health through various approaches, including basic and clinical research, clinical trials, and telehealth. It emphasizes innovative strategies for lung disease prevention and treatment, particularly for conditions like lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, and cystic fibrosis. Trainees will work alongside experienced investigators at the Medical University of South Carolina, gaining skills in both clinical and basic science research. The program offers two tracks: one focused on clinical science and the other on basic science, allowing for a tailored educational experience.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with lung diseases, including lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, and cystic fibrosis.
Not a fit: Patients without lung diseases or those not residing in the southeastern United States may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare outcomes for patients with lung diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Other training programs focused on pulmonary health have shown success in developing skilled researchers, indicating a positive outlook for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Charleston, United States
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Feghali-Bostwick, Carol a. — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Feghali-Bostwick, Carol a.
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.