Training scientists to improve respiratory health
Official title: Translational Training in Respiratory Disease and Repair
Funded at Mayo Clinic Rochester · NIH-11013483 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping scientists learn how to improve treatments for people with breathing problems by combining different types of research and working together with experts from various fields.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $445,648 |
| NIH project number | 1T32HL176414-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11013483 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with chronic or acute respiratory conditions who may benefit from new therapeutic approaches.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with stable respiratory conditions that do not require advanced therapeutic interventions may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research program focuses on training postdoctoral scientists to advance the field of respiratory medicine. It combines basic science, technology development, and clinical research to explore new ways to repair and regenerate respiratory function in patients with respiratory diseases. Trainees will work under the guidance of a diverse team of experts from various medical and scientific disciplines, aiming to address unmet patient needs and develop innovative therapeutic approaches. The program emphasizes collaboration and interdisciplinary research to enhance understanding and treatment of respiratory conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to groundbreaking advancements in restoring respiratory function for patients suffering from respiratory diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in similar interdisciplinary training programs has shown promise in advancing medical treatments and improving patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Mayo Clinic Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tschumperlin, Daniel J. — Mayo Clinic Rochester
- Study coordinator: Tschumperlin, Daniel J.
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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.