Training pediatricians to become successful physician-scientists
UCLA Child Health Research Career Development Award
This program is designed to help pediatricians become skilled researchers and leaders in children's health by providing them with hands-on training, personalized support, and guidance from experienced mentors over two years.
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 ID | NIH-10987018 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program focuses on developing pediatrician physician-scientists through a comprehensive two-year training initiative. It aims to equip them with the necessary skills and mentorship to excel in research and become leaders in pediatric health. Participants will engage in a structured curriculum that includes core research experiences, individualized development plans, and access to a network of experienced faculty mentors. The program emphasizes collaboration with various institutional partners to enhance training and career development opportunities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are pediatricians who are early in their careers and interested in pursuing research and academic leadership in child health.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pediatricians or those who are not pursuing a career in child health research may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant advancements in pediatric health through the development of skilled physician-scientists.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have shown success in developing physician-scientists and enhancing pediatric research, indicating a strong potential for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- 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
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 below.