# Multidisciplinary Approach Training in Respiratory Research

> **NIH NIH T32** · WEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV · 2024 · $684,868

## Abstract

Abstract
 The Multidisciplinary Research Training Program (MRTP) in pulmonary disease provides comprehensive
research training for individuals committed to a career in lung biology and biomedical research. Our main
objective is to provide structured, intensive research and didactic training to pulmonary physicians at the GME
fellowship level and Ph.D. scientists with interests in lung disease. Our primary goal is to foster the development
of trainee skills needed to pursue successful investigative careers. We recognize the importance of
multidisciplinary training and the synergy of interactions among M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.O. and Ph.D. trainees. We
provide broad access to two training modules, basic or clinical science, bridging a translational continuum. For
those pursuing a predominantly basic science pathway, the key training activity will be mentored time in a basic
research laboratory, supplemented by participation at research conferences and targeted didactic education. For
those choosing a more clinical focus, the key training activity will be mentored time conducting a clinically focused
research project coupled with didactic training focused on gaining clinical study design skills, while ensuring
translational expertise. We appreciate that this basic-translational-clinical continuum is fluid as we focus on
providing participants opportunities to explore the translational relevance of their investigative focus. Drs.
Fernando Martinez and Augustine Choi serve as co-Program Directors, while Drs. Robert Kaner and Heather
Stout-Delgado serve as Associate Program Directors. This group has a long record of investigative and
mentoring collaboration, while refining a robust approach to comprehensive assessment of trainee progress with
a series of overlapping systems that allow a careful tracking of trainees achieving pre-established benchmarks
and timetables. The program leverages a dynamic mentoring team with robust training units comprised of an
outstanding multidisciplinary faculty with active research programs in either lung disease or in disciplines relevant
to lung disease. Our recipe for success remains a simple and focused one: a) identify three post-doctoral trainees
yearly with a demonstrated interest in a research focused career; b) structure a nurturing and productive
environment; c) identify a mentor and/or co-mentor ideally suited to provide training and mentoring; and d)
provide a period of support (up to 3 years) so that training can progress to a point where the emerging investigator
can compete for an entry level award and thrive as an independent investigator.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10872116
- **Project number:** 5T32HL134629-07
- **Recipient organization:** WEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV
- **Principal Investigator:** Robert J Kaner
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $684,868
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2018-02-01 → 2028-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10872116

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10872116, Multidisciplinary Approach Training in Respiratory Research (5T32HL134629-07). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10872116. Licensed CC0.

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