Training programs for kidney, urology, and hematology specialists
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Brigham and Women's Hospital · NIH-10986812 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing together top medical schools to train future leaders in kidney, urology, and blood health, making sure that a diverse group of students gets the best support and opportunities to learn and grow in these important fields.
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 | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $556,904 |
| NIH project number | 1U2CDK140927-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10986812 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals interested in pursuing careers in kidney, urology, or hematology, particularly those from diverse backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pursuing a career in these medical fields or who are outside the age range of 21+ years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a collaborative training environment for future leaders in kidney, urology, and hematology fields, integrating efforts from five prestigious Harvard-affiliated institutions. The program aims to enhance the recruitment and training of diverse pre-and postdoctoral trainees through a structured governance and administrative framework. By fostering collaboration and communication among these institutions, the initiative seeks to improve educational outcomes and professional development in these critical medical areas.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of highly trained specialists in kidney, urology, and hematology, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar collaborative training initiatives have shown success in enhancing medical education and improving patient care outcomes in various specialties.
Where this research is happening
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bonventre, Joseph Vincent — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Bonventre, Joseph Vincent
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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.