Training pediatric surgeons to specialize in vascular diseases
Official title: Pediatric Surgeon-Scientist Training Program in Vascular Diseases
Funded at Boston Children's Hospital · NIH-11082281 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | May 9, 2022 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $279,672 |
| NIH project number | 5T32HD104582-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11082281 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are pediatric surgeons in training who are interested in specializing in vascular diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have vascular disorders or are not children may not receive direct benefits from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Greene, Arin K. — Boston Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Greene, Arin K.
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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.