# MULTIDISCIPLINARY TRAINING IN PULMONARY RESEARCH

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER · 2020 · $516,475

## Abstract

Abstract
This Institutional National Research Service Award is designed to develop skilled investigators with research-
oriented careers directed at solving basic, translational and clinical problems in lung disease. The structure of
the program is based on the premise that training requires 1) a multidisciplinary approach, 2) a close
relationship between the student/postdoc and mentoring team, and 3) a training environment with breadth and
depth in basic, translational and clinical sciences. Training in this Pulmonary program spans disciplines that
include cell and molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, toxicology, biochemistry, pulmonary and critical
care medicine, infectious diseases and neonatology. Major research themes include: lung immunology,
inflammation and infection; pulmonary fibrosis and remodeling; tobacco and biomass smoke and chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease; and the health effects of air pollution. Four predoctoral and 4 postdoctoral
trainees will be supported each year. Predoctoral students interested in lung research will be accepted for
training through the Graduate Education in Biomedical Sciences (GEBS) programs, after they have passed
their qualifying examinations. Predoctoral trainees will be supported for up to 3 years. Postdoctoral PhD
trainees involved in lung-related research are also candidates for training, and are identified and recruited by
members of this program. The MD/DO Candidates come from training programs in adult Pulmonary and
Critical Care Medicine, Allergy/Immunology/Rheumatology, Neonatology, and Infectious Diseases. Only the
top candidates will be considered based on potential success in and serious commitment to a pulmonary
research-oriented career. During the current cycle of the training grant, we established and successfully
recruited two MD trainees for a new research track. This track requires 4 years of subspecialty training with
research training and support on this grant occurring in the final 2 years, and specific expectations of
publications and research grant submission by the end of training. A direct research experience with research
mentors forms the primary mechanism for training, supplemented by didactic courses, seminars, conferences,
journal clubs, and instruction in research ethics, human and animal experimentation, and grant writing. All
trainees have access to new Institution-wide programs in career development paths, grant writing, critical
thinking, experiential learning and more. Program trainees will also develop research protocols and plans
under the supervision of their mentoring team. This training program will help to meet the diverse need for
scientific investigators in lung biology and disease in Academia, Government, and Industry. Research and
expanded training by these trainees will enhance our understanding of how the respiratory system responds to
injury and environmental challenges, and will improve public health by developing new and improved avenues
for...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9980467
- **Project number:** 5T32HL066988-19
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
- **Principal Investigator:** Steve N Georas
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $516,475
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2001-09-01 → 2022-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9980467

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9980467, MULTIDISCIPLINARY TRAINING IN PULMONARY RESEARCH (5T32HL066988-19). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9980467. Licensed CC0.

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