Training future scientists in cardiovascular disease and drug development
Cardiovascular Research and Drug Development (CRDD) training program
This study is all about helping students learn how to tackle heart disease by giving them hands-on experience and support in a friendly team environment, while also making sure to include students from diverse backgrounds.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932571 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Cardiovascular Research and Drug Development (CRDD) training program at Baylor College of Medicine aims to educate predoctoral students in the field of cardiovascular disease. This program integrates students into a collaborative research environment, providing them with formal courses, mentoring, and hands-on experience in drug development. Trainees will engage in journal clubs, seminars, and an annual symposium to enhance their understanding and skills. The program also focuses on increasing diversity by recruiting students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are predoctoral students pursuing PhD or MD/PhD degrees with an interest in cardiovascular health.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pursuing a career in research or do not have an academic background in the sciences may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of new treatments for cardiovascular diseases, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have successfully increased the number of qualified researchers in the field, indicating a positive trend in developing future experts in cardiovascular research.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wehrens, Xander H.t. — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Wehrens, Xander H.t.
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.