Training program for new researchers in clinical pain management
Official title: Mass General Brigham Interdisciplinary Clinical Pain Research Training Program
Funded at Brigham and Women's Hospital · NIH-11141362 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program at Mass General Brigham is designed to help new researchers learn about pain management by providing hands-on training and support, while also encouraging people from diverse backgrounds to join and grow in their careers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $242,061 |
| NIH project number | 1R90NS143074-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11141362 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program include early-career researchers interested in clinical pain research, particularly those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not have an interest in clinical pain management may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program at Mass General Brigham in Boston aims to train postdoctoral fellows in clinical pain research over a 2-3 year period. Participants will receive mentorship and engage in practical research experiences while also pursuing tailored coursework, potentially earning graduate certificates or degrees from Harvard University. The program emphasizes diversity and inclusion, actively recruiting individuals from underrepresented groups and providing a supportive network of mentors and peers. The training includes essential education on responsible research practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of skilled researchers who can improve pain management strategies and outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Similar interdisciplinary training programs have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and addressing critical health issues, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Edwards, Robert R — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Edwards, Robert R
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.