Training veterinary students in biomedical research skills
Research Training for Veterinary Students
This study is all about helping veterinary students learn important skills in biomedical research by giving them hands-on experience and support during a summer program, so we can have more skilled veterinarians ready to help both animals and people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Iowa State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ames, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10682440 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the training of veterinary students in biomedical and comparative research to address the shortage of veterinarians with these essential skills. The program at Iowa State University aims to recruit diverse students into a Summer Scholar Research Program, where they will gain hands-on experience and mentorship in animal model development and biomedical research. By collaborating with other institutions and leveraging funding from various sources, the program seeks to build a proficient workforce capable of contributing to One Health initiatives.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterinary students interested in pursuing careers in biomedical research and animal model development.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterinary students or who do not have an interest in biomedical research may not receive any direct benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more skilled veterinary workforce that is better equipped to contribute to biomedical research and improve animal and human health.
How similar studies have performed: Similar educational programs have shown success in enhancing the skills of veterinary students and increasing their participation in biomedical research.
Where this research is happening
Ames, United States
- Iowa State University — Ames, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, Cathy L — Iowa State University
- Study coordinator: Miller, Cathy L
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.