Training undergraduate students in diabetes and metabolic disease research
Official title: Michigan Summer Undergraduate Research Experience: Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11018313 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is all about helping people with diabetes and metabolic disorders by giving college students hands-on research experience, so they can learn more about these health issues and contribute to finding better solutions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $108,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R25DK141426-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11018313 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in biomedical research, particularly in diabetes and metabolic diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not undergraduate students or who are not interested in research careers may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program aims to enhance the health and quality of life for individuals with diabetes and metabolic disorders by training undergraduate students in research. Participants will engage in a summer research experience, working alongside experienced faculty mentors in cutting-edge research related to diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases. The program focuses on fostering a passion for scientific discovery and preparing students for careers in biomedical research. By recruiting a diverse group of students, the initiative seeks to strengthen the scientific workforce in these critical health areas.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of researchers who develop innovative therapies for diabetes and metabolic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have successfully trained students and contributed to advancements in biomedical research, indicating a positive track record.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Macdougald, Ormond a — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Macdougald, Ormond 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.