Training program to improve research skills in child health.
The Wake Forest School of Medicine Training in Research Affecting Child-Health (TRAC) Program
This program is designed to help people, especially those from diverse backgrounds, gain important skills in child health research so they can better understand and improve the health of kids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914779 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to enhance the workforce in child health research by providing training to individuals, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. It focuses on developing a broad range of pediatric-specific research skills, addressing the gap in research exposure among pediatricians. The program will include various training methods, from short-term workshops to comprehensive programs, to ensure participants can formulate rigorous research questions and adapt to collaborative environments. By fostering a diverse and skilled workforce, the initiative seeks to improve the quality of child health research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program include individuals interested in pursuing careers in pediatric research, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in research careers or who are outside the age range of 0-21 years may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to a more skilled workforce in child health research, ultimately improving health outcomes for children.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have shown success in enhancing research skills and increasing workforce diversity in other medical fields.
Where this research is happening
Winston-Salem, United States
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gwathmey, Tanya M. — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Gwathmey, Tanya M.
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 below.