Training future scientists in cardiovascular disease and drug development
Official title: Cardiovascular Research and Drug Development (CRDD) training program
Funded at Baylor College of Medicine · NIH-10932571 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $286,968 |
| NIH project number | 1T32HL170967-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932571 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are predoctoral students pursuing PhD or MD/PhD degrees with an interest in cardiovascular health.
✕Less likely to help
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.
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.
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 gone: 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
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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.
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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.