# Host Defense Training in Allergy and Infectious Diseases

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · 2020 · $702,421

## Abstract

Abstract/Project Description
The Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the University of Washington has trained 137
physician-scientists through continuous funding provided by this training grant since its inception
in 1976. About 80% of these trainees remain in research positions. Many have achieved
leadership positions such as six that became Deans or Associate Deans of Medicine, one that
became a Department Chair, nine that became Division Heads, 37 full professors and 10 others
with leadership positions. Trainees that have finished in the past 10 years have had remarkable
early success in research careers, including >50% achieving research funding, >25% with K
awards, and >90% publishing one or more papers related to their supported research. The
continuing objective of the program is to provide post-doctoral training for physician-scientists
committed to a research career in infectious diseases. Eight postdoctoral training stipends per
year are requested; the same number as in the previous funding period. There are currently 46
participating mentors with $295 million annual direct research funding and outstanding
mentorship records. Each trainee selects a mentor (or more than one) for detailed research
training in one of six research tracks. All trainees complete a core curriculum consisting of
required didactic, research and clinical activities. Many trainees elect to take course work at the
University of Washington and an average of three a year seek a MPH or MS degree. The
program generally requires three years of training, one clinical year supported by the hospitals,
and two research years supported by this training grant.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9903189
- **Project number:** 5T32AI007044-45
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
- **Principal Investigator:** DAVID Neal FREDRICKS
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $702,421
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 1976-07-01 → 2021-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9903189

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9903189, Host Defense Training in Allergy and Infectious Diseases (5T32AI007044-45). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9903189. Licensed CC0.

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