Training pediatric surgeons to specialize in vascular diseases

Pediatric Surgeon-Scientist Training Program in Vascular Diseases

['FUNDING_TRAINING'] · BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL · NIH-11082281

This program is designed to help pediatric surgeons learn how to better treat blood vessel problems in children by combining hands-on surgical training with important research over two years.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_TRAINING']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorBOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (nih funded)
Locations1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11082281 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This program trains pediatric surgeons to become skilled in addressing vascular diseases that affect children. It offers a two-year postdoctoral fellowship focused on translational research, allowing fellows to gain expertise in vascular biology and its application to various pediatric conditions. The program is unique as it combines surgical training with research, preparing participants to tackle congenital anomalies and other vascular disorders. With a faculty of experts in pediatric surgery and vascular biology, the program aims to enhance the understanding and treatment of vascular anomalies in children.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are pediatric surgeons in training who are interested in specializing in vascular diseases.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have vascular disorders or are not children may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved surgical techniques and treatments for children with vascular disorders.

How similar studies have performed: While this program is unique in its focus on pediatric surgical training, similar training programs in other specialties have shown success in advancing medical knowledge and treatment.

Where this research is happening

BOSTON, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Conditions: blood vessel disorder, Vascular Diseases, Vascular Disorder

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