# Training in Renal, GI, Endocrine and Epithelial Biology

> **NIH NIH T35** · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · 2020 · $40,379

## Abstract

The goal of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Short-Term Medical Student Training
Program in Renal, GI, Endocrine and Epithelial Biology is to foster an interest in scientific
investigation as a career objective for medical students. We provide students with an opportunity
to participate in biomedical research with highly qualified mentors and role models. Our program
supports a summer research training experience for medical students between the first and
second year of medical school. This program is designed to introduce students to a rigorous
approach to scientific inquiry in basic science or clinical investigation, with a focus on three major
areas of research: (1) renal and epithelial cell biology, (2) digestive and hepatic disorders, and (3)
endocrinology, metabolism and diabetes. Trainees are selected by an executive committee on
the basis of student-authored project proposals developed with and endorsed by faculty members
of the training program. Faculty members serve both as research trainers and as mentors.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9936543
- **Project number:** 2T35DK065521-16
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH
- **Principal Investigator:** Donald B DeFranco
- **Activity code:** T35 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $40,379
- **Award type:** 2
- **Project period:** 2004-05-01 → 2025-03-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9936543

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9936543, Training in Renal, GI, Endocrine and Epithelial Biology (2T35DK065521-16). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9936543. Licensed CC0.

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