Training in pediatric blood disorder research
Official title: Basic and Translational Research Training in Pediatric Classical Hematology
Funded at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · NIH-11016782 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping kids with blood disorders like sickle cell disease by training new researchers to find better treatments and therapies for these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Memphis, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $252,285 |
| NIH project number | 1T32HL176447-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11016782 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are children diagnosed with non-malignant blood disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with malignant blood disorders or those outside the pediatric age range may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving our understanding of non-malignant blood disorders in children, such as sickle cell disease and inherited bone marrow failure syndromes. It aims to train new biomedical researchers in Classical Hematology, equipping them with the skills needed to make significant biological discoveries. The program will support postdoctoral fellows who will engage in both basic and translational research, ultimately contributing to the development of new therapies for these conditions. By fostering a new generation of researchers, the initiative seeks to address the critical shortage of experts in this vital field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of new and effective therapies for pediatric blood disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in similar areas has shown promise, particularly in the development of therapies for sickle cell disease through genome editing.
Where this research is happening
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mckinney-Freeman, Shannon L — St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
- Study coordinator: Mckinney-Freeman, Shannon L
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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.