Training future scientists in how organisms adapt to stress
Official title: Research Training in Physiological Adaptations to Stress
Funded at Pennsylvania State University, the · NIH-10863603 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $521,619 |
| NIH project number | 1T32GM154124-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10863603 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are graduate students interested in biomedical sciences and stress physiology.
✕Less likely to help
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.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Pennsylvania State University, the
University Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Korzick, Donna Hope — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Korzick, Donna Hope
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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.