Training program to enhance equitable health innovations
Official title: NUCATS T32
Funded at Northwestern University at Chicago · NIH-10930353 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help new scientists learn how to create health solutions that work for everyone, by training them to work together with different experts and focus on fair research practices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $355,002 |
| NIH project number | 1T32TR005124-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10930353 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are postdoctoral scientists interested in advancing their careers in translational science and health innovation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in postdoctoral training or do not have a background in research may not directly benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program focuses on training postdoctoral scientists in equitable translational science to accelerate the impact of new health innovations. Participants will engage in mentored research and develop skills in cross-disciplinary team science, which is essential for advancing biomedical innovations from discovery to implementation. The program emphasizes inclusive and anti-racist study design, aiming to create research that is generalizable and beneficial to diverse populations. By collaborating with faculty across Northwestern University and its clinical affiliates, trainees will gain valuable experience in transdisciplinary approaches to health challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to more effective and equitable health innovations that benefit a wider range of patients.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and fostering innovations in health care, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
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Northwestern University at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mccolley, Susanna a — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Mccolley, Susanna a
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- 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.