Training medical students in environmental health sciences
Summer Environmental Health Sciences Training Program
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE · NIH-11035183
This program is designed for medical students who want to learn about how chemicals in our environment can affect health, giving them hands-on experience in research that could help them become better doctors and scientists.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LOUISVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11035183 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This program offers hands-on training for medical students in environmental health science research, focusing on the impact of chemical exposures on chronic diseases. Students will engage in a structured and mentored environment, gaining essential skills for conducting basic and clinical research. The program also includes a Distinction in Research Track, allowing students to continue their research experience throughout their medical training. Participants will have opportunities to publish their findings and enhance their qualifications as future physician-scientists.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are second-year medical students interested in environmental health sciences and chronic disease research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not medical students or who are not interested in environmental health research may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of chronic diseases related to environmental factors.
How similar studies have performed: This program builds on 15 years of successful training in environmental health sciences, indicating a strong foundation and proven approach.
Where this research is happening
LOUISVILLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE — LOUISVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: STATES, J CHRISTOPHER — UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
- Study coordinator: STATES, J CHRISTOPHER
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.
Conditions: Cancers, Chronic Disease, chronic disorder