Training veterinarians to conduct biomedical research using animal models
Animal Model Research for Veterinarians (AMRV)
This program is designed to help veterinarians become better researchers by giving them hands-on training in studying animal health and diseases, with a focus on including diverse voices in the field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Blacksburg, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10873972 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to train Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs) to become skilled researchers in comparative medicine, focusing on animal models. By providing research training opportunities, the program addresses the shortage of veterinarians in biomedical research. Participants will engage with experienced faculty mentors at Virginia Tech, learning about various fields such as immunology, infectious diseases, and neuroscience. The program will recruit DVMs from accredited veterinary schools, with a special emphasis on including underrepresented minorities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are veterinarians interested in pursuing a research career in biomedical sciences.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterinarians or those not interested in research careers may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of veterinarians conducting impactful biomedical research, ultimately benefiting animal and human health.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of training veterinarians in research is established, this specific program's focus on underrepresented minorities and targeted training in animal models is a novel initiative.
Where this research is happening
Blacksburg, United States
- Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ — Blacksburg, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meng, Xiang-Jin — Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ
- Study coordinator: Meng, Xiang-Jin
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.