# Training the Next Generation of Surgeon-Scientists in Pancreatology

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · 2020 · $175,723

## Abstract

The University of Minnesota Training the Next Generation of Surgeon-Scientists in Pancreatology Program will
provide independent translational science training experience in pancreatology through a team mentor-based
program for the development of translational science projects and a University of Minnesota Graduate School
curriculum and thesis. The program uniquely focuses on developing professional surgeon-scientists with skills
to work collaboratively with PhD and other investigators. A team comprised of an individual surgeon-scientist
and a PhD or other appropriate investigator will mentor each resident; both will provide mentorship with the goal
of developing surgeon-scientists trained in collaborative, transdisciplinary, translational research. As part of this
effort, we will expect all trainees to complete a Masters in Surgical Science. We believe that the combination of
these skills and experience within a team setting will permit the acquisition of skills for new faculty to effectively
function as the surgeon-scientist of the future. Our program areas of strength include nationally and
internationally recognized basic and translational research in the areas of acute and chronic pancreatitis,
pancreatic cancer, and pancreatic islet transplantation with active involvement in clinical practice. The Executive
Committee will provide administrative guidance to the Co-Directors in the selection of trainees and Trainee
Mentoring Team; development of the individual trainee program, including an Individual Development Plan;
evaluation of trainee and program progress, and strategic planning for future direction. The External Review
Committee provides independent, extramural review of the program content and process. In summary, a 2-year
dedicated research period, as part of a research training program during the surgery residency, is highly likely
to increase the number of surgeon-scientists poised to make lasting contributions through collaborative team-
based research.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9969362
- **Project number:** 5T32DK108733-04
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
- **Principal Investigator:** GREGORY J BEILMAN
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $175,723
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2017-07-01 → 2022-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9969362

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9969362, Training the Next Generation of Surgeon-Scientists in Pancreatology (5T32DK108733-04). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9969362. Licensed CC0.

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