Training future surgeon-scientists in surgical oncology at Indiana University.
Official title: Surgical Oncology Research Training at Indiana (SORTI)
Funded at Indiana University Indianapolis · NIH-10846195 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed for surgical residents who want to become expert surgeon-scientists in cancer care, offering them two years of hands-on research training to help improve patient treatment and advance cancer science.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $411,824 |
| NIH project number | 1T32CA282070-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10846195 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are surgical residents interested in pursuing a career in surgical oncology and research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not surgical residents or who do not have an interest in surgical oncology research may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program focuses on training surgical residents to become skilled surgeon-scientists in the field of surgical oncology. It offers a two-year research training experience that includes two specialized tracks: Health Services and Outcomes Research, and Basic Science and Translational Research. Participants will engage in hands-on research that aims to improve patient care and advance scientific knowledge in oncology. The program leverages the expertise of the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center to provide a comprehensive training environment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research training program could lead to improved surgical oncology practices and better patient outcomes through the development of skilled surgeon-scientists.
How similar studies have gone: Previous training programs in surgical oncology have successfully produced a pipeline of skilled surgeon-scientists, indicating that this approach has been effective in the past.
Where this research is happening
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Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bilimoria, Karl Y — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Bilimoria, Karl Y
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.