Training healthcare professionals in clinical trials for neurological disorders
Official title: Clinical Trials Methodology Course in Neurological Disorders
Funded at University of Virginia · NIH-10954541 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a friendly training program for healthcare professionals to help them learn how to run important research on brain disorders, so they can better understand and treat these conditions while making sure everyone in the community is included.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Virginia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlottesville, United States) |
| Project start | August 20, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $272,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R25NS138633-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10954541 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are early-career healthcare professionals and researchers interested in clinical trials and neurological disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in clinical research or do not have a background in healthcare or research may not benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a comprehensive training program for healthcare professionals to enhance their skills in conducting clinical trials and biomarker studies specifically for neurological disorders. The program aims to address the shortage of capable physician-scientists by providing structured educational tracks for early-stage investigators and clinical biostatisticians. Participants will learn how to design effective, fundable research proposals while emphasizing diversity, equity, and community engagement in their studies. The initiative builds on the success of previous training courses, which have led to a significant number of graduates successfully obtaining research funding.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of skilled researchers who can advance treatments for neurological disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous iterations of this training program have shown success in producing funded researchers, indicating a strong potential for continued effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Quigg, Mark S — University of Virginia
- Study coordinator: Quigg, Mark S
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.