Training future scientists and doctors to improve care for musculoskeletal diseases
Official title: UCSF Musculoskeletal Training Program
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11061204 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help Ph.D. scientists and M.D. residents learn how to better understand and treat musculoskeletal diseases by providing them with hands-on training and support from experienced mentors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $251,807 |
| NIH project number | 5T32AR080618-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11061204 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are postdoctoral trainees, including Ph.D. graduates and medical residents specializing in orthopaedic surgery.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic training or research may not directly benefit from this program.
What this research studies
The UCSF Musculoskeletal Training Program aims to equip Ph.D. scientists and M.D. residents with the skills necessary for a successful career focused on musculoskeletal diseases. This program offers rigorous training in both basic and clinical research, guided by a team of 35 expert faculty members from various disciplines. Trainees will engage in hands-on research, working closely with mentors to develop innovative approaches to understanding and treating musculoskeletal conditions. The program emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge research techniques.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research program could lead to improved treatments and care strategies for patients suffering from musculoskeletal diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have successfully advanced research in various medical fields, indicating a strong potential for success in this area as well.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fields, Aaron J — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Fields, Aaron 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.