# Molecular Basis of Allergic and Immunologic Disease

> **NIH NIH T32** · BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL · 2020 · $609,740

## Abstract

The prevalence of allergic and immunological disorders has been steadily increasing in the pediatric population
with more than 15% of children affected. However, the number of physicians both treating and investigating
immunologic and allergic responses in children remains disproportionately small. Recent advances in our
understanding of the immune system, along with the emergence of powerful yet complex research
technologies in molecular biology, human genetics and immunobiology have created fertile ground for
advancement of understanding of immunological mechanisms but also make it essential for trainees in the
fields of allergy, immunology and rheumatology to undergo rigorous training in basic immunology in a cutting
edge environment. Such training will prepare young physicians and Ph.D. scientists to advance our knowledge
of these diseases through basic research, clinical research and the implementation of novel therapeutic
strategies. Equally important, such training will prepare a cadre of physician scientists who will train the next
generation of physician scientists. The proposed training program will seek a diverse group of the most
talented and committed young pediatricians as well as Ph.D. scientists (all postdoctoral) committed to clinically
applicable immunology research and will provide them with intensive training experience in research in an
unparalleled environment. All training will be within the general discipline of Immunology, with a broad
representation of immunology topics (allergy, tolerance, T cell function, B cell function, autoimmunity, immune
regulation and immune deficiency) covered by a diverse and internationally-recognized faculty in the Harvard
Medical School community. A three year training experience is proposed; physicians will receive a year one
year of clinical training (not funded by this grant) prior to entering the program. The program will fund 9
trainees per year, each with MD, MD-PhD or PhD credentials.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9923518
- **Project number:** 5T32AI007512-35
- **Recipient organization:** BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
- **Principal Investigator:** RAIF SALIM GEHA
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $609,740
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 1986-08-01 → 2022-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9923518

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9923518, Molecular Basis of Allergic and Immunologic Disease (5T32AI007512-35). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9923518. Licensed CC0.

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