# PCT-KUH: Pittsburgh center for training in kidney, urology and hematology

> **NIH NIH U2C** · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · 2024 · $165,257

## Abstract

Abstract
The primary goal of the PCT-KUH: Pittsburgh Center for Training in Kidney, Urology and
Hematology program is to provide an intensive and structured research experience for both
physicians and non-physician trainees in order to foster the development of the skills needed to
pursue a successful career in investigative nephrology, benign urology and benign hematology.
The Pittsburgh region is uniquely equipped to bring together trainees, mentors and resources
from three major academic institutions. The primary goal of the Administrative Core is to provide
an integrated collaborative infrastructure and administrative support to unite trainees and mentors
from the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and Allegheny Health Network with
a shared interest in training KUH researchers. It will also oversee program organization,
governance; facilitate collaboration and communication, as well as program evaluation and
continuous improvement. To accomplish these goals, we propose the following objectives:
Objective 1: To provide infrastructure support for creating an integrated, collaborative and
supportive learning environment for pre- and post-doctoral trainees across the core institutions in
Pittsburgh. Objective 2: To facilitate coordination and communication among the U2C cores and
the TL1 program. Objective 3: To promote collaboration with KUH U2C/TL1 programs nationally
and host one Annual Retreat for the national KUH U2C/TL1 community. Objective 4: To facilitate
rigorous, unbiased and independent program evaluation. The Administrative Core will facilitate
these goals by providing an organization structural including Research Training Executive
Committee, Diversity Committee, and Research Advisory Committee. An External Advisory
Committee will monitor the progress of our training program. An Evaluation Committee will
conduct evaluation of our mentors, trainees and program, and provide suggestions to enhance
overall program effectiveness and success.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10987467
- **Project number:** 1U2CDK136783-01A1
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH
- **Principal Investigator:** Sunder Sims-Lucas
- **Activity code:** U2C (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $165,257
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2024-09-01 → 2029-05-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10987467

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10987467, PCT-KUH: Pittsburgh center for training in kidney, urology and hematology (1U2CDK136783-01A1). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10987467. Licensed CC0.

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