# Training Veterinarians for Careers in Biomedical Research

> **NIH NIH T32** · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · 2020 · $507,610

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY
Veterinary biomedical researchers greatly enhance animal-based research that serves as the key bridge
connecting basic science and human-based studies. Veterinarian scientists play crucial roles by performing
biomedical research and by developing, characterizing, and using animal models to study human diseases,
enhancing rigor and reproducibility. Building on the outstanding foundation in comparative pathophysiology and
medicine provided by DVM/VMD curricula, in-depth, rigorous training in biomedical research is ideal to foster
research careers for veterinarians. This proposal seeks renewal of support for our highly productive NIH-
funded T32 program led by Joseph L. Mankowski, DVM, PhD, to train veterinarians in biomedical research at
the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The primary goal of our program is to launch the careers of
veterinarian-scientists. We request funding for six DVM/VMD trainee slots/year to provide 3 years of
support/trainee. At Johns Hopkins, veterinarian trainees pursue research-intensive training by completing
PhDs or research postdoctoral fellowships if they enter the program holding dual degrees (both DVM/VMD and
PhD). We have a deep applicant pool to draw from to fill these positions. Our training program offers an
outstanding career development opportunity for veterinarians passionate about building careers in biomedical
research and becoming innovators and leaders in their fields. The great majority of trainees pursue either
research-intensive or research-related careers after completing training.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9854009
- **Project number:** 2T32OD011089-44
- **Recipient organization:** JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** JOSEPH L MANKOWSKI
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $507,610
- **Award type:** 2
- **Project period:** 1977-07-01 → 2025-05-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9854009

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9854009, Training Veterinarians for Careers in Biomedical Research (2T32OD011089-44). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9854009. Licensed CC0.

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