Training program for graduate students in chemistry and biology
Official title: Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Program
Funded at University of Wisconsin-Madison · NIH-10769370 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is designed for graduate students who want to learn how to combine chemistry and biology to tackle scientific challenges together while also improving their teamwork and communication skills.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $549,359 |
| NIH project number | 1T32GM152341-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10769370 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry or biology who are interested in interdisciplinary research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pursuing graduate education in these fields will not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison aims to provide graduate students with cross-disciplinary training in chemistry and biology. Students will learn to utilize tools and techniques from both fields, fostering collaboration and innovation. The program focuses on developing independent research projects that address scientific problems at the chemistry-biology interface. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of effective communication and teamwork among scholars.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance the skills and employability of graduates in the biomedical workforce.
How similar studies have gone: Similar interdisciplinary training programs have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and job placements in the biomedical field.
Where this research is happening
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Blackwell, Helen E. — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Blackwell, Helen 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.