Training physician-scientists to improve heart, lung, and blood health.
Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) - NHLBI
This study is helping new doctors in training to become researchers by giving them special time and support to work on important health projects, especially those related to heart, lung, and blood diseases, so they can find better ways to prevent and treat these conditions for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10794347 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research program aims to address the decline in physician-scientists by providing structured training and mentorship during residency. It focuses on developing a diverse group of residents across multiple departments, including Pediatrics, Medicine, and Surgery, to engage in biomedical research that spans from basic science to clinical trials. Participants will gain protected research time and support to explore new methods for preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases affecting the heart, lungs, and blood. The program emphasizes improving health outcomes throughout a person's life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are residents in medical training who are interested in pursuing a career as physician-scientists.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in residency training or who do not have an interest in research may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to innovative treatments and improved health outcomes for patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Other programs aimed at enhancing physician-scientist training have shown success in revitalizing interest and participation in research careers.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harpole, David H. — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Harpole, David H.
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.