Training programs for clinical and translational researchers
Official title: Professional Development (PD) Core
Funded at University of Louisville · NIH-10983875 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new doctors and research coordinators become better at their jobs so they can work together to improve healthcare, which means patients like you could see better treatments and care in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Louisville NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Louisville, United States) |
| Project start | July 10, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $476,829 |
| NIH project number | 1P20GM155899-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10983875 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include clinical professional students and early-stage clinician-investigators interested in advancing their research skills.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in clinical research or do not have access to the educational programs may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
What this research studies
The Louisville Clinical and Translational Research Center's Professional Development Core focuses on enhancing the skills and competencies of early-stage clinician-investigators and clinical research coordinators. This initiative aims to create a collaborative environment by providing diverse training experiences and mentorship opportunities. By fostering interdisciplinary teams, the program seeks to promote innovation in clinical and translational research, ultimately improving the quality of healthcare practices. Patients may benefit indirectly through improved research outcomes and enhanced clinical practices resulting from better-trained researchers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective clinical practices and innovations in patient care.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and improving patient outcomes through better-trained healthcare professionals.
Where this research is happening
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University of Louisville
Louisville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Palmer, Kenneth E — University of Louisville
- Study coordinator: Palmer, Kenneth E
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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.