Training resident physicians to reduce health disparities in cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases
Official title: Indiana Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (I-StARR)
Funded at Indiana University Indianapolis · NIH-11057248 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The I-StARR program at Indiana University is helping new doctors learn how to do research that tackles heart and lung health issues, especially for those who need it most, by training them in important skills over five years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $290,881 |
| NIH project number | 1R38HL177791-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11057248 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are residents in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Medicine-Pediatrics, and Obstetrics-Gynecology who are interested in research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in primary care residency programs or those who do not have cardiovascular or pulmonary health concerns may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The Indiana Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (I-StARR) program at Indiana University School of Medicine focuses on training resident physicians in research methods aimed at understanding and addressing health disparities in cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. This program specifically targets primary care residency programs, which are crucial for the prevention and treatment of these prevalent conditions. Over five years, I-StARR will recruit and train up to 12 resident-investigators, providing them with essential research skills and grant writing expertise to foster their development as clinician-investigators. The program includes participation in existing didactic courses and hands-on research experiences.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes by equipping primary care physicians with the skills to conduct impactful research on cardiovascular and pulmonary health disparities.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully trained primary care physicians in research methodologies, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Okuyemi, Kolawole S — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Okuyemi, Kolawole S
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.