# Harvard Longwood Short-Term Research Training in Vascular Surgery

> **NIH NIH T35** · BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER · 2024 · $71,224

## Abstract

7. PROJECT SUMMARY /ABSTRACT
This training program provides 8 – 12 weeks of basic and outcomes research training for eight medical students
aspiring to careers as clinician-scientists with a budding interest in vascular surgery. Mentored research training
in molecular and cell biology, biomechanics, coagulation thrombosis, angiogenesis, bioinformatics and clinical
outcomes is provided with a focus on clinically relevant problems such as atherogenesis, intimal hyperplasia,
prosthetic/host interactions and thrombosis.
Students pursue a program of highly mentored research, conducted and closely supervised by the program
director, co-director and mentors who have well-established records of peer-reviewed research, and who were
selected both for the current research activities and their proven commitment to train medical student research
fellows. Students are matched with the program's faculty based on the background and research interest of the
individual student. Students are provided with a specific, achievable goal within an ongoing research project.
They work directly with a postdoctoral fellow who supervises daily activities and who has a specific assignment
of mentorship. Students also have a protected time on a weekly basis with the senior investigators/mentors.
Programs in responsible conduct of research along with classroom-based discussion section is mandatory. In
addition to didactic lectures presented by the faculty, at weekly meetings of all students, an established mentor
provides an overview of his/her career and laboratory history. The mentors and postdoctoral fellows are part of
our parallel and highly successful T32: Harvard-Longwood Research Training in Vascular Surgery. This program
has a focus on research related to vascular surgery and gives students a further perspective on the evolution of
an academic career. It also demonstrates the value of interdisciplinary collaboration through our exemplary
faculty. Upon completion of the T35 program, the student will have had an introductory research experience in
the most positive light. They will have come to know successful Clinician-Scientists and will be supported as
much as possible as their career evolves regardless of their final chosen specialty. All students have the
opportunity to attend myriad didactic sessions in the Longwood Medical area.
Selection is based on the candidates' demonstrated ability and interest in an academic career. Applicants will be
students who have completed at least one year of medical school. Our applicant pool is drawn from a national
search, which consistently brings us about 40 highly qualified applicants. Special attention is given to recruitment
of women and minorities. We attract outstanding students from all over the country and have demonstrated our
commitment to providing an inspiring experience that will foster interest in a clinician-scientist career.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10766661
- **Project number:** 2T35HL110843-11
- **Recipient organization:** BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
- **Principal Investigator:** CHRISTIANE FERRAN
- **Activity code:** T35 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $71,224
- **Award type:** 2
- **Project period:** 2013-08-01 → 2029-04-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10766661

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10766661, Harvard Longwood Short-Term Research Training in Vascular Surgery (2T35HL110843-11). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10766661. Licensed CC0.

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