Training programs for mentors in structural biology
Official title: Continuing Education for Structural Biology Mentors
Funded at Harvard Medical School · NIH-10898820 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping mentors in structural biology learn new skills, especially using cool technology like Cryo-electron Microscopy, so they can better teach the next generation of researchers and make sure everyone, including those from underrepresented backgrounds, has a chance to contribute to important drug discovery work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard Medical School NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | August 3, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $450,920 |
| NIH project number | 5R25GM151273-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10898820 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include students and early-career researchers from underrepresented minority backgrounds interested in structural biology and drug discovery.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in educational programs or who do not have a direct interest in structural biology may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the education and training of mentors in the field of structural biology, particularly in the use of advanced computational tools like Cryo-electron Microscopy. It aims to address the educational gaps faced by underrepresented minority institutions and to improve the workforce's ability to accelerate drug discovery processes. By providing continuing education, the project seeks to empower mentors to better train the next generation of researchers in this rapidly evolving field. The initiative also emphasizes the importance of diversity in biomedical research and aims to increase participation from historically underrepresented groups.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more skilled and diverse workforce in structural biology, ultimately improving drug discovery and treatment options for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives aimed at enhancing education and diversity in biomedical fields have shown positive outcomes, suggesting that this approach could also be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard Medical School
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sliz, Piotr — Harvard Medical School
- Study coordinator: Sliz, Piotr
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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.