Training future scientists in how organs develop and function
Training Program in Organogenesis
['FUNDING_TRAINING'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-11094185
This study is all about training future scientists to understand how organs and tissues form and work, so they can come up with new ways to help people with organ problems or diseases.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_TRAINING'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11094185 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
The University of Michigan's Training Program in Organogenesis focuses on educating predoctoral trainees in the fields of developmental biology, stem cell biology, and bioengineering. This program supports a cohort of students each year, providing them with a multidisciplinary training environment that combines career development with hands-on research. Trainees will learn about the formation and maintenance of organs and tissues, as well as how these processes can be disrupted in diseases. The program aims to prepare these future scientists to innovate in organ replacement, therapeutics, and transplantation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals interested in the development of new organ therapies or those affected by organ dysfunction.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to organ development or those not seeking innovative therapeutic options may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to advancements in organ replacement therapies and improved treatments for organ-related diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in organogenesis and stem cell biology has shown promising results, indicating that this approach has the potential for significant breakthroughs.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SPENCE, JASON — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- Study coordinator: SPENCE, JASON
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.