Training medical students in aging and injury prevention
Official title: Medical Student Training in Aging and Injury Research
Funded at Medical College of Wisconsin · NIH-10917046 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This summer program invites medical students to dive into hands-on research about preventing injuries in older adults, helping them learn more about aging and inspiring them to consider careers in this important field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical College of Wisconsin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $106,836 |
| NIH project number | 5T35AG076419-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10917046 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are medical students interested in geriatrics and injury prevention.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not medical students or who do not have an interest in aging and injury research may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program offers a 10-12 week summer training for medical students focused on aging and injury prevention research. Participants will engage in hands-on research projects that explore risk factors and outcomes related to injuries in older adults. The program aims to enhance students' understanding of geriatrics and injury control while fostering their interest in pursuing careers in aging research. Students will collaborate with experienced faculty and research teams to gain valuable insights into improving safety and quality of life for the elderly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved safety and health outcomes for older adults by training future physicians in effective injury prevention strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have successfully increased interest and expertise in aging research among medical students, indicating a positive trend in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meurer, Linda N. — Medical College of Wisconsin
- Study coordinator: Meurer, Linda N.
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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.