# Clinical and Translational Training Program in Pulmonary Medicine

> **NIH NIH T32** · VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · 2020 · $445,230

## Abstract

Project Summary/Abstract
This research training program in pulmonary and critical care medicine, open to MD's that have completed
their residency training and PhD's in health sciences, is in its fourth year. It is designed to provide 2 to 3 years
of support for trainees in clinical and translational research and offers optional participation in the Vanderbilt
Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) and Master of Public Health (MPH) programs. To date, 16
trainees have joined the program, 11 MD's and 3 PhD's, and 2 MD/PhD's. 7 have completed or are enrolled in
the MSCI program and 1 in the MPH program. Fifteen junior faculty have/are participating in the mentor-in-
training arm of the program. Given the success of the first 9 years, we are requesting renewal of funding
support. Remarkable advances in the prevention, cure, and management of acute and chronic disease have
occurred in past decades. However, there is growing national concern that expert clinical investigators who can
translate new research findings to practice are decreasing in numbers. It has never been more important to
create and maintain a cadre of physician-scientists, given the unprecedented developments at the cellular and
molecular level, including knowledge of the human genome. Innovation in selection, training and career
development of new investigators is greatly needed. Vanderbilt University has a very successful history in
developing well trained researchers who have the vision and the skills with which to embark on successful
careers in academic research, both basic and clinical. This training program, "Clinical and Translational
Research Training Program in Pulmonary Medicine" will focus on training and mentoring researchers in all
aspects of clinical and translational research necessary to prepare them for the unique challenges associated
with advancing science in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Although clinically oriented, the program
includes an introduction to the basic mechanisms of disease and the importance of collaborating with basic
researchers in hypothesizing and designing clinical research and offers trainees opportunities to explore
hypotheses anywhere on the continuum of translational research. This training program accepts 2-3 new
trainees per year (maximum 5 participants/yr). Applicants who show exceptional aptitude for successfully
pursuing an academic research career are considered for participation. The program concentrates on
developing expertise in four core areas: Asthma, Pulmonary Hypertension, Idiopathic Lung Disease and
Critical Care Research; all of these are areas of national recognition and research presence for Vanderbilt. The
Program Director's lead a team of experts in these areas who are engaged in successful academic research
careers, who play significant roles in supporting trainees in developing skills in understanding research;
applying those skills; identifying and resolving research related process problems; and und...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9917809
- **Project number:** 5T32HL087738-15
- **Recipient organization:** VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
- **Principal Investigator:** Lorraine B Ware
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $445,230
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2007-04-01 → 2022-04-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9917809

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9917809, Clinical and Translational Training Program in Pulmonary Medicine (5T32HL087738-15). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9917809. Licensed CC0.

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