Training under-represented minorities in pulmonary and sleep medicine
Official title: Promoting Under-Representative Minorities in Pulmonary and Sleep Research (PURPOSE)
Funded at University of Miami School of Medicine · NIH-10994081 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is all about helping new doctors who want to specialize in lung and sleep problems by giving them hands-on training and support, so they can become great researchers and improve care for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project start | December 1, 2022 |
| Project end | November 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $386,359 |
| NIH project number | 5T32HL167121-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10994081 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include under-represented minorities pursuing careers in medicine, particularly in pulmonary and sleep medicine.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to under-represented minority groups may not directly benefit from this specific training program.
What this research studies
This program aims to train under-represented physician scientists in pulmonary and sleep disorders at the University of Miami. It offers a comprehensive training environment that includes basic, translational, and health services research. Trainees will focus on specific areas such as obstructive airways disease, lung cancer, and sleep disorders, with mentorship and hands-on experiences to develop their research skills. The program is designed to foster the next generation of impactful researchers in these critical health areas.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for under-represented populations suffering from pulmonary and sleep disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have shown success in increasing diversity in medical research and improving health outcomes in targeted populations.
Where this research is happening
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University of Miami School of Medicine
Coral Gables, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Punjabi, Naresh M — University of Miami School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Punjabi, Naresh M
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.