Training program for researchers in lung diseases and critical care
Official title: UNC Research Training Program in Respiratory Diseases and Critical Care
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-10850658 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill helps new researchers learn about lung health and critical care, giving them the skills they need to become leaders in medicine while working with experienced mentors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $563,600 |
| NIH project number | 5T32HL166141-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10850658 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are postdoctoral researchers with M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or Ph.D. degrees interested in pursuing a career in pulmonary medicine or critical care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research training or do not have advanced degrees in medicine or related fields may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill trains postdoctoral researchers in the field of respiratory diseases and critical care. It supports six trainees with advanced degrees, focusing on multidisciplinary approaches to understanding lung health. The training includes basic, translational, and clinical research, with mentorship from a diverse group of faculty members. Trainees will develop essential skills for leadership roles in academic medicine, including grant writing and scientific communication.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research training program could lead to improved understanding and treatment of respiratory diseases, ultimately benefiting patients with these conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have successfully advanced research in various medical fields, indicating a strong potential for success in this area as well.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Doerschuk, Claire M — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Doerschuk, Claire M
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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.