Training new researchers in women's health for veterans
Official title: VA ORD Women’s Health Summer Research Program (SRP)
Funded at Northampton VA Medical Center · NIH-11053064 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is all about helping students learn how to improve the health of women veterans, especially in areas like maternity care and infertility, by getting hands-on experience in research with guidance from experts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northampton VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Leeds, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | January 2, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1I01BX006934-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11053064 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women veterans seeking better healthcare solutions and support in reproductive health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or do not identify as women may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The VA Central Western Massachusetts Women Veteran’s Health Summer Research Program aims to train students in clinical and health services research with a focus on the health of women veterans, particularly in reproductive health. Participants will engage in innovative studies that address critical issues such as maternity care coordination and infertility care for veterans. The program emphasizes hands-on experience and mentorship from experts in the field, providing students with valuable skills in research methodologies. This initiative seeks to enhance understanding and improve health outcomes for women veterans through evidence-based research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health services and outcomes for women veterans.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research initiatives focused on women's health in veteran populations have shown promise, indicating a potential for success in this innovative approach.
Where this research is happening
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Northampton VA Medical Center
Leeds, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mattocks, Kristin M. — Northampton VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Mattocks, Kristin M.
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.