Training scientists to improve research in lung diseases
Official title: BCM-Respiratory Research Training
Funded at Baylor College of Medicine · NIH-11001950 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program at Baylor College of Medicine is training doctors and scientists to better understand and treat lung diseases, and it's looking for three talented postdoctoral trainees each year to help improve care for conditions like asthma, COPD, and lung infections.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $301,857 |
| NIH project number | 5T32HL170991-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11001950 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are postdoctoral trainees with a background in medicine or biomedical sciences interested in respiratory research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic or clinical research training may not directly benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program at Baylor College of Medicine focuses on training physicians and Ph.D. scientists to conduct impactful research on lung diseases. It aims to bridge the knowledge gap in common respiratory ailments by providing a multidisciplinary training approach. Each year, three highly qualified postdoctoral trainees will be selected to participate, fostering collaboration between MD and Ph.D. candidates. The training will cover various aspects of respiratory research, including obstructive lung diseases, fibrotic lung diseases, lung infections, and more.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant advancements in the understanding and treatment of respiratory diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have successfully advanced research in various medical fields, indicating a strong potential for success in respiratory research as well.
Where this research is happening
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kheradmand, Farrah — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Kheradmand, Farrah
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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.