Training new scientists to improve health equity and community health
Official title: CTSA K12 Program at UNC
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-10880252 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is all about helping new scientists who want to turn the latest medical discoveries into real-world solutions for everyone, especially those who might not have had the same opportunities in science, so they can work together to improve health for all communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | July 6, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,619,730 |
| NIH project number | 5K12TR004416-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10880252 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are early-career researchers and faculty interested in translational science and health equity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not have an interest in scientific careers may not receive direct benefits from this program.
What this research studies
This program focuses on developing early-career scientists who are dedicated to translating scientific advances into clinical and community settings. It emphasizes team-based approaches and collaboration across disciplines to address health disparities. Scholars will receive significant support for their research and career development, with a particular focus on recruiting individuals from underrepresented groups in biomedical sciences. The program aims to foster a new generation of translational scientists who can effectively implement biomedical innovations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and greater health equity in communities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown success in developing translational scientists and improving health outcomes through collaborative research efforts.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hernandez, Michelle — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Hernandez, Michelle
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.