Training program for improving children's lung health
Official title: Multidisciplinary Training Program in Pediatric Lung Diseases
Funded at Children's Hosp of Philadelphia · NIH-10884155 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is all about helping new researchers learn how to study and improve treatments for kids with lung problems like cystic fibrosis and asthma, so they can make a real difference in children's health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $448,176 |
| NIH project number | 5T32HL160493-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10884155 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are postdoctoral fellows with an MD, MD/PhD, or DO degree, as well as those with a PhD interested in pediatric lung research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in pediatric lung disease research or do not meet the educational qualifications for the training program may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia focuses on training postdoctoral fellows in pediatric lung diseases. It aims to develop future researchers who will investigate various conditions affecting children's lung health, such as cystic fibrosis and asthma. The training includes both clinical and basic research methodologies, fostering collaboration among trainees and experienced investigators. By enhancing the skills of these researchers, the program seeks to advance knowledge and treatment options for pediatric lung diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and outcomes for children suffering from lung diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Other training programs in pediatric health have shown success in developing skilled researchers, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Young, Lisa R. — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Young, Lisa R.
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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.