Training neurosurgery residents to advance neurological disorder treatments
Official title: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center R25 Neurological Surgery Resident Research Training Program
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-10769544 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is helping neurosurgery residents at Ohio State University improve their research skills so they can create better treatments for people with neurological disorders by working with real human data and collaborating with scientists.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 17, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $98,210 |
| NIH project number | 1UE5NS134527-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10769544 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with neurological disorders who may be impacted by advancements in treatment developed through this training program.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with neurological disorders that are already well-managed or have no potential for new treatment options may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program focuses on training neurosurgery residents at Ohio State University to enhance their research skills in understanding and treating neurological disorders. By providing access to human physiological data and nervous system tissues, residents will learn to develop new surgical technologies and collaborate with scientists from various disciplines. The goal is to prepare these residents for successful careers as independent neurosurgeon-scientists, ultimately leading to better treatment options for patients with neurological conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies and outcomes for patients suffering from neurological disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research training programs for medical residents have shown success in advancing treatment methodologies and improving patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Herson, Paco S — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Herson, Paco 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.