# Neurologic Clinical Epidemiology Training Program

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · 2020 · $288,233

## Abstract

The Department of Neurology, including the Division of Child Neurology, and the Center for Clinical
Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CCEB) at the University of Pennsylvania propose to continue and enhance an
innovative, rigorous, and successful two- to three-year research training program for clinicians in both adult
and pediatric neurologic clinical epidemiology research.
 The training program focuses on mentored research with an experienced investigator that involves didactic
training and the planning, design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of an independent research project in
neurologic clinical research, all intended to be the next step in a trainee's academic career preparing him/her
for a career as an independently funded researcher. Trainees matriculate in the Master of Science in Clinical
Epidemiology (MSCE) program. Didactic coursework consists of required courses in epidemiology and
biostatistics, the basic sciences of high quality clinical research, methodology in neurologic clinical
epidemiology, advanced epidemiology, protocol development, sophisticated biostatistics, and elective courses
relevant to the trainees' methodologic interests. The training program is enhanced by journal clubs and clinical
research conferences conducted by participating faculty; instruction in the responsible conduct of research;
and a professional development series. The program will: 1) train clinicians to be rigorous and independent
academic investigators able to use the range of approaches available in epidemiology to address research
issues in neurology; 2) provide closely mentored research experiences with faculty preceptors in clinical
epidemiology and neurologic medicine; and 3) strengthen the links between traditional epidemiology and
neurology.
 Strengths of the proposed program are: 1) the long history of successful research training programs in the
adult and pediatric neurology departments using the structure provided by the CCEB, including this training
program; 2) the collaborative links that have been forged among faculty with interests in clinical research in
neurology; 3) the comprehensive course offerings and research programs that are available to trainees; and 4)
an extensive set of experienced and multidisciplinary faculty mentors with successful training records. The
training program also brings together dozens of trainees from across all disciplines in medicine, which provides
an ideal environment for collaborative learning and growth. Finally, The University of Pennsylvania and the
Perelman School of Medicine promote an academic environment in which basic, clinical, and translational
research are encouraged and viewed as attractive career paths for physicians.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9921494
- **Project number:** 5T32NS061779-12
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- **Principal Investigator:** JOHN A DETRE
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $288,233
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2008-07-01 → 2024-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9921494

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9921494, Neurologic Clinical Epidemiology Training Program (5T32NS061779-12). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9921494. Licensed CC0.

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