# Rheumatic Diseases Research Training Grant

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · 2021 · $311,277

## Abstract

Abstract
 The proposed program is designed to train postdoctoral researchers in biomedical research in the area
of rheumatic diseases. We are requesting 3 postdoctoral training slots (for MD, MD/PhD, MD/MPH, and/or
PhD researchers in bench laboratory or clinical-translational investigation), and 2 slots for predoctoral students
(for dual MD/PhD and/or single PhD students, all to be trained in basic-translational research in the UCSD/La
Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology (LJI) Biomedical sciences Program in Immunology). The training
program will consist of a research experience typically of 24 months, and up to 36 months. Training is under
close supervision of mentors collaboratively working on immunologic, molecular biologic, biochemical, and/or
epidemiologic, health services, genetic, bioinformatic, and computational biologic problems relevant to the
rheumatic diseases. Our emphasis is on recruiting and training new independent researchers to generate
novel translational approaches and targeted therapies to rheumatic diseases, and to contribute to the pipeline
of new leaders in Rheumatology research. Development of creative thinking, publication and presentation
skills, along with inter-disciplinary team mentoring, and developing and improving faculty mentoring skills,
are major features of the program. We will mesh complementary expertise and resources of more than one
preceptor, tailored to individual trainees and research projects. All trainees are required to take courses in
scientific ethics and scientific research methodology appropriate to their training and development. Other
formal academic course work is encouraged for those carrying out basic research. MD trainees without an
advanced degree in clinical research methodology are offered coursework to obtain a Master's Degree in
Clinical Research (in the UCSD CTSA U54) or an MPH from the UCSD Department of Epidemiology. To help
foster longstanding career commitment to research in subjects relevant to rheumatic diseases, all trainees will
participate in Rheumatology research community-building, and San Diego community outreach. Non-MD
trainees will take the medical school preclinical Rheumatology course, which includes encounters with patients.
 Trainees will be chosen on the basis of their prior academic performance, research career potential and
experience, publications, interviews, and recommendations from supervisors. Preference is given to those
with acknowledged research interests in rheumatologic and immunologic diseases, and demonstrated
capacities in research. To address unmet needs, we will emphasize recruiting outstanding physician, MSTP,
and URM student candidates. The primary training unit is the UCSD Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology
Division, UCSD. Additional training sites include UCSD and VA hospitals and clinics, the UCSD CTSA, and
other UCSD Medicine Divisions and Departments, and labs at LJI and Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical
Discovery Institute. Program gra...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10149945
- **Project number:** 5T32AR064194-08
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
- **Principal Investigator:** Robert A. Terkeltaub
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $311,277
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2013-05-09 → 2024-04-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10149945

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10149945, Rheumatic Diseases Research Training Grant (5T32AR064194-08). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10149945. Licensed CC0.

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