# Translational Research Training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · 2021 · $105,762

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY
This is a new application for the purpose of establishing a training program to provide systematic,
multidisciplinary postdoctoral research training in “Translational gastroenterology and hepatology”.
Gastrointestinal complaints are the most common reason patients seek medical attention. In many instances,
minority patients suffer disproportionately from gastrointestinal or liver diseases and have worse outcomes.
Research in gastroenterology and hepatology has made progress to alleviate suffering but translational research
that incorporates pathogenetic interrogation, characterization of epidemiologic risk factors, and attention to
health care disparities is required to make sustainable and scalable advances. South Florida represents a
diverse population that compels the medical and scientific community to study gastrointestinal illnesses that
affect them and to train physicians and scientists who will implement their discoveries. Among the diseases
affecting the South Florida population and for which prevention or precision-targeted therapy needs to be
developed are inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), viral hepatitis, pancreatic disorders, colon cancer and
hepatocellular cancer. In addition to the needs of our community, we have an obligation to train a diverse group
of physicians and scientists. Our post-doctoral trainees represent a culturally, ethnically diverse group that is
currently under-represented as NIH funded investigators. The trainees will be individuals with a MD, PhD or
MD/PhD degree committed to a research career in the broad field of digestive health sciences. The framework
for this research is our rich resource of laboratory-based and community-based interventions to study
gastrointestinal and liver-related illnesses. The training program has two tracks: 1) Basic/Translational Science
Research track, or 2) a Health Disparity and Outcomes Research track. In both tracks, trainees will spend 24
months under the direction of one or two of the faculty mentors. In either track, trainees may address one of
three training themes: inflammation, regeneration, or health intervention to reduce disparities. These themes
represent current research strengths within the digestive diseases research community at the University of Miami
Miller School of Medicine (UMMSOM) and are based on current collaborations between our participating
mentors. The support of this training grant program will create the infrastructure to train two to three post-doctoral
fellows per year resulting in 6 positions on an ongoing basis for both post-doctoral MD and PhD fellows. The
individually customized and didactic nature of our program will allow several trainees to take courses. In some
cases, trainees may apply these courses towards future advanced degrees or certificates (e.g. Master in Public
Health, Master in Biomedical Engineering, Master in Clinical Investigation). Our training grant activities are
coordinated within the UMMSOM, which is a glo...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10133640
- **Project number:** 5T32DK116678-04
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- **Principal Investigator:** Maria Teresa Abreu
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $105,762
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2018-05-01 → 2023-04-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10133640

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10133640, Translational Research Training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (5T32DK116678-04). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10133640. Licensed CC0.

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