Training scientists in drug development and pharmacology
Official title: Graduate Training in the Pharmacological Sciences
Funded at Emory University · NIH-10842352 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help students become skilled scientists in the field of drug development, teaching them how medicines work and how to conduct research, so they can pursue exciting careers in healthcare and improve patient care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $439,487 |
| NIH project number | 5T32GM145445-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10842352 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are students pursuing advanced degrees in pharmacology or related biomedical fields.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic or research training programs may not directly benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program focuses on training the next generation of scientists in the pharmacological sciences, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for drug discovery and development. Students will engage in hands-on laboratory research, participate in core courses covering drug action, pharmacokinetics, and biostatistics, and receive training in research ethics and communication. The program emphasizes rigorous scientific methods and prepares students for careers in various biomedical fields, including medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of more effective and targeted therapeutic strategies for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have successfully produced skilled professionals in the biomedical field, indicating a strong precedent for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hall, Randy a. — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Hall, Randy a.
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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.