Training pediatricians in bioinformatics and big data analysis
Official title: UCLA Pediatric Research Education Program in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, and Omics
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-11083070 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program at UCLA is helping pediatric doctors in training learn how to use advanced data analysis to better understand and find new treatments for childhood disorders like birth defects and cancers, so they can combine research with their medical practice.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $161,356 |
| NIH project number | 5R25HD109116-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11083070 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are pediatric residents in their 2nd or 3rd year of training and pediatric subspecialty fellows starting their 2nd year.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in pediatric training programs or who are not pursuing a career in pediatric research may not benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
This program at UCLA aims to educate pediatric graduate medical trainees in bioinformatics, computational biology, and omics to better understand the molecular mechanisms behind childhood disorders. Participants will receive specialized training in analyzing large biomedical data sets, which can lead to new insights into conditions such as congenital birth defects and childhood cancers. The program emphasizes collaboration and aims to prepare trainees for future research funding opportunities and careers as clinician-scientists. It is designed for pediatric residents and fellows who are interested in integrating research with clinical practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the capabilities of pediatricians to diagnose and treat complex childhood disorders through improved data analysis skills.
How similar studies have gone: Similar educational programs in bioinformatics and big data analysis have shown success in enhancing research capabilities in other medical fields, indicating a promising approach for pediatric training.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Devaskar, Sherin U — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Devaskar, Sherin U
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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.