Training program for future biomedical researchers
Official title: Scholars in BioMedical Sciences (SBMS) Training Program
Funded at State University New York Stony Brook · NIH-10769093 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping graduate students in their Ph.D. programs learn more about medical research and how it can improve patient care, so they can become skilled scientists in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University New York Stony Brook NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stony Brook, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $236,510 |
| NIH project number | 1T32GM148331-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10769093 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences who are interested in clinical research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in graduate education or who are not pursuing a career in biomedical research may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
The Scholars in BioMedical Sciences (SBMS) Training Program is designed to mentor graduate students in their second and third years of Ph.D. studies, introducing them to medical research concepts. Participants engage in coursework covering human pathobiology, clinical trials, data analysis, and research ethics, while also working on research projects under the guidance of experienced clinical faculty. This program aims to foster a new generation of scientists who are well-versed in translational science and patient-oriented research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to a more skilled workforce of biomedical researchers, ultimately improving patient care and medical advancements.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have successfully produced skilled researchers and have been shown to enhance the quality of medical research.
Where this research is happening
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State University New York Stony Brook
Stony Brook, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tsirka, Styliani-Anna (Stella) E — State University New York Stony Brook
- Study coordinator: Tsirka, Styliani-Anna (Stella) E
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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.