# University of Florida Partnerships Across Interdisciplinary Networks: Training through Engineering, epidemiology & Addiction Medicine (UF PAIN TEAM)

> **NIH NIH T90** · UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA · 2024 · $362,689

## Abstract

ABSTRACT
In response to RFA-NS-24-015, we propose the University of Florida Partnerships Across Interdisciplinary
Networks: Training through Engineering, epidemiology & Addiction Medicine (UF PAIN TEAM) - a T90/R90
interdisciplinary postdoctoral program designed to train the next generation of independent clinical pain
researchers. Our UF PAIN TEAM training program is built on the unique strengths of our existing CTSI-developed
team training model, adding a pain science emphasis to clinical pain research training and integrating traditional
and non-traditional areas of pain research. We will also emphasize collaboration across the research continuum,
and further expand the scope of interdisciplinary clinical pain research to include disciplines not traditionally
represented in pain research. We will create a unique cohort experience by embedding authentic, collaborative
and interdisciplinary experiences in team science into each trainee’s research, preparing them to conduct team
science clinical pain research locally and across the broader HEAL PAIN Cohort Program. The proposed team
training approach for clinical pain research combines authentic didactic and experiential training in team
science; interdisciplinary mentoring that crosses academic barriers; scientific training across the entire
biopsychosocial model of pain; and career development mentoring that crosses academic disciplines. We will
provide extensive breadth and depth in training to i) 4 post-doctoral scientists (T90; PhD, Dual degree-PhD), and
ii) 1 non-citizen, non-permanent resident clinically-trained PhD holder (R90), that are seeking advanced post-
doctoral training in scientific areas designated as high priority by HEAL. These areas are pain across the lifespan,
nonpharmacological interventions for pain, non-opioid pharmacological treatments for pain, effective
interventions for pain and co-morbidities, impacts of social determinants of health on pain, and advancing health
equity in pain. To accomplish our goals, expert program faculty will provide extensive team training experiences.
Postdoctoral trainees will receive an initial commitment for appointments of two years, where 2 teams of trainees
will work together and develop their own collaborative projects involving disciplines traditionally and not
traditionally represented in clinical pain research. By implementing an integrated team training program, including
didactic, research, and professional development activities, we will equip trainees with new skills, knowledge,
and expertise to apply these skills in collaborative teams. We will also create a culture of responsible research
conduct and professional excellence to ensure that trainees aspire to the high standards of scientific integrity
and quality, which will set the tone for their future careers in clinical pain research. Finally, we will disseminate
elements of our team training model regionally and nationally via interdisciplinary communities of traditional an...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10934856
- **Project number:** 1T90AR085527-01
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
- **Principal Investigator:** Kyle D Allen
- **Activity code:** T90 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $362,689
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2024-08-01 → 2029-07-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10934856

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10934856, University of Florida Partnerships Across Interdisciplinary Networks: Training through Engineering, epidemiology & Addiction Medicine (UF PAIN TEAM) (1T90AR085527-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10934856. Licensed CC0.

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