Training undergraduate students in kidney health
The Stanford Pre-Renal Initiative: Undergraduate Training in Kidney Health
This study is creating a friendly training program for college students who want to learn more about kidney health, giving them hands-on experience and mentorship to help them succeed in nephrology and urology.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11126934 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This initiative focuses on developing a comprehensive training program for undergraduate students interested in kidney health, specifically in nephrology and urology. The program aims to recruit a diverse group of students from Stanford and nearby institutions, emphasizing mentorship and hands-on research experience. Participants will engage in didactic coursework and workshops designed to enhance their understanding of kidney health and related research areas. The program also tracks the progress of trainees to ensure effective learning and development.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds or disadvantaged circumstances, who are interested in nephrology and urology.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergraduate students or who do not have an interest in kidney health research may not benefit from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could lead to a new generation of researchers dedicated to improving kidney health and addressing disparities in care.
How similar studies have performed: Similar educational initiatives have shown success in training diverse groups of students in medical research, fostering interest in underrepresented fields.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bhalla, Vivek — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Bhalla, Vivek
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 below.