Training future scientists in how organisms adapt to stress

Research Training in Physiological Adaptations to Stress

NIH-funded research Pennsylvania State University, the · NIH-10863603

This program is designed to help future scientists learn how living things cope with stress, while also connecting the health of people, animals, and the environment, so they can tackle important health challenges together.

Quick facts

Grant typeTraining grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionPennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (University Park, United States)
Project IDNIH-10863603 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This program focuses on training the next generation of scientists to understand how organisms adapt to stress through an interdisciplinary approach. It incorporates the One Health framework, which connects human, animal, and environmental health, to address complex health issues. Trainees will gain skills in regulatory science, entrepreneurship, and teamwork, preparing them for diverse careers in biomedical fields. The program also emphasizes the importance of rigor and reproducibility in research, along with the integration of generative artificial intelligence in scientific inquiry.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are graduate students interested in biomedical sciences and stress physiology.

Not a fit: Patients who are not pursuing a career in research or do not have an interest in physiological adaptations to stress may not benefit from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research training could lead to innovative solutions for managing stress-related health issues in humans and animals.

How similar studies have performed: While this program is innovative in its approach to interdisciplinary training, similar educational initiatives have shown success in enhancing research capabilities in related fields.

Where this research is happening

University Park, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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