The KUH academic divisions (Kidney, Urology, Hematology) across Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Massachusetts General Hospital along with the Harvard Medical School Basic Science Departments oversee a robust pipeline of trainees and junior faculty with research funding. HKUHTI faculty currently mentor more than 110 pre-doctoral and 442 post-doctoral students funded by a range of mechanisms, including NIH T32 or F awards, individual foundation grants, or other mechanisms. In just the last 7 years, over 40 trainees have successfully competed for NIH K awards. Building off this successful ecosystem, the HKUHTI will enhance opportunities for future generations of highly skilled young investigators to develop professional skills and pursue scientific discovery. This next-generation program will offer exposure to varied scientific disciplines as well as innovative technical approaches and create both peer and professional networks to support life-long pursuit of KUH research. In collaboration with other Cores and the TL1, the Network Core will: Aim 1: Establish a Harvard-wide community of KUH trainees that is sustained through regular scientific and social interaction among trainees and faculty. The HKUHTI will bring together trainees supported by a range of NIH and other training mechanisms, mentors, academic and industry leaders, and alumni through opportunities for professional and social interaction, including monthly scientific meetings offering cross-disciplinary seminars and technology-based programs, as well as an annual scientific retreat. Aim 2: Create a robust infrastructure and process for peer and near-peer mentoring, social and professional networking, and career development. To promote a true community of trainees, the Network Core will host quarterly, in-person, peer and near-peer mentoring, networking, and professional development workshops, where trainees interact with each other and junior faculty K-awardees to discuss career development strategies and promote joint problem solving. Aim 3: Expand existing outreach programs to strengthen and diversify the KUH training pipeline. The HKUHTI will leverage existing institutional programs, including a vibrant R25 program (Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine) and Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program that engage several hundred undergraduates across the country each year. Currently focused on Kidney and, to a lesser extent, Urology, both programs will be expanded to integrate more Hematology and Urology research and didactic opportunities, highlight successful role models and emerging technologies, and incorporate HKUHTI trainees. In addition, the HKUHTI will collaborate with an existing Harvard program to engage high school students in the Boston area for summer research in KUH laboratories together with HKUHTI trainees. Together with the other Cores and the TL1, the Network Core will develop a commun...