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UAB Short-Term Research Training in Health Professional Schools (SHRT)

Award Number: T35HL007473
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, & BLOOD INSTITUTE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 05/01/1991
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 04/30/2029

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UAB Short-Term Research Training in Health Professional Schools (SHRT) - PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT Heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders continue to have a major impact on global health. Physician scientists have an important role in addressing these disorders through research whose findings can advance development of new diagnostic, treatment, and prevention strategies. However, there is a decreasing number of physician scientists in these clinical fields to meet this need. Strategies to recruit, train, and retain the next generation of physician scientists to address heart, lung, and blood concerns are needed. The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is committed to training and retaining a pipeline of physician scientists and has established a Physician Scientist Development Office (PSDO) that provides support and resources for this pipeline, which includes medical students. UAB’s 41-year long NHLBI T35-funded program has been highly successful in providing mentored research and training for medical students. The goal of this renewal submission is to continue to provide medical students with mentored research experiences concentrated in heart, lung, and/or blood fields and didactics that provide skills and knowledge in translational research and motivation for a career as a physician scientist. This goal will be achieved through three specific aims: Aim 1: Continue to identify and recruit medical students interested in translational-based heart, lung and/or blood research who are diverse by gender, race, and ethnicity. This will be achieved through multiple PSDO-led and co-sponsored activities held in the first year of medical school (MS1). Aim 2: Continue to provide research experiences, mentoring, and research training for medical students to promote curiosity in and motivation for a career involving heart, lung and/or blood research. Each summer, 32 medical students will complete an 8-week program that includes: 1) research experiences in heart, lung, and/or blood fields; 2) mentoring by preceptors with an excellent mentoring track record; 3) translational research training and responsible conduct of research and reproducibility training; 4) other career development activities; and 5) career guidance through interactions with preceptors, the program director (PD), peers and near pears. Aim 3: Maintain continued mentorship and engagement in career development and research-related activities to retain medical students’ interest in and motivation for a physician scientist pathway involving heart, lung, and/or blood research. As seen in program outcome data in this renewal application, the program is very successful, with an increase in: 1) program applications (71% increase since 2014), 2) female and URiM participants (38% increase in females; 58% increase in URiMs), 3) longitudinal research pathway participation (28% rise in year-out research programs); also, there are many publications (for a short-term research experience) and many students continuing in academic medicine post-graduation. The program remains successful, and its impact will be continued development of a diverse group of highly motivated, well-trained, early physician scientists pursuing a career involving heart, lung, and/or blood research.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $201,864 )
2025	2025	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH STREET	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	001	42	8/28/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$201,864
2025	2022	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH STREET	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	40	1/22/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $201,864

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $224,490 )
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH STREET	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	41	4/22/2024	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$217,118
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH STREET	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	001	41	8/3/2024	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$7,372
														Subtotal = $224,490

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $148,694 )
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	40	5/29/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$148,694
														Subtotal = $148,694

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $182,469 )
2021	2021	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	39	6/6/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$182,469
														Subtotal = $182,469

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $179,334 )
2020	2020	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	001	38	6/7/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$179,334
2020	2019	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	37	3/5/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $179,334

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $176,272 )
2019	2019	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	001	37	5/10/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$176,272
2019	2018	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	36	4/27/2019	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $176,272

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $173,284 )
2018	2018	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	36	2/9/2018	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$173,202
2018	2018	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	002	36	7/16/2018	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$29,168
2018	2018	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	003	36	7/25/2018	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$82
2018	2017	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	001	35	7/16/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$29,168
														Subtotal = $173,284

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $111,019 )
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	001	35	7/21/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$3,159
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	35	4/28/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$107,860
														Subtotal = $111,019

Issue Date FY: 2016 ( Subtotal = $131,417 )
2016	2016	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	1530 3rd Avenue South, AB 1170	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	34	4/16/2016	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	$131,417
														Subtotal = $131,417

Issue Date FY: 2015 ( Subtotal = $164,109 )
2015	2015	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	1530 3rd Avenue South, AB 1170	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	33	4/10/2015	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$164,109
														Subtotal = $164,109

Issue Date FY: 2014 ( Subtotal = $161,112 )
2014	2014	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	1530 3rd Avenue South, AB 1170	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	32	4/30/2014	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$161,112
														Subtotal = $161,112

Issue Date FY: 2013 ( Subtotal = $153,457 )
2013	2013	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	UAB STATION, CBB 990	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	31	7/17/2013	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$153,457
														Subtotal = $153,457

Issue Date FY: 2012 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2012	2010	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	1530 3rd Avenue South, AB 1170	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	30	7/16/2012	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2010 ( Subtotal = $124,489 )
2010	2010	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	UAB STATION, CBB 990	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	30	2/10/2010	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$124,489
														Subtotal = $124,489

Issue Date FY: 2009 ( Subtotal = $169,938 )
2009	2009	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	UAB STATION, CBB 990	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	001	29	5/5/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$169,938
2009	2009	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	UAB STATION, CBB 990	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	002	29	5/13/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2009	2008	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	UAB STATION, CBB 990	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	28	5/13/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $169,938

Issue Date FY: 2008 ( Subtotal = $168,561 )
2008	2008	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	UAB STATION, CBB 990	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	28	3/15/2008	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$168,561
														Subtotal = $168,561

Issue Date FY: 2007 ( Subtotal = $168,561 )
2007	2007	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	UAB STATION, CBB 990	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	27	5/11/2007	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$168,561
														Subtotal = $168,561

Issue Date FY: 2006 ( Subtotal = $150,923 )
2006	2006	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	UAB STATION, CBB 990	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	26	5/30/2006	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$150,923
														Subtotal = $150,923

Issue Date FY: 2004 ( Subtotal = $186,073 )
2004	2004	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	UAB STATION, CBB 990	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	24	4/14/2004	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$186,073
														Subtotal = $186,073

Issue Date FY: 2003 ( Subtotal = $179,561 )
2003	2003	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	UAB STATION, CBB 990	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	23		NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$179,561
														Subtotal = $179,561

Grand Total All Awards = $3,838,661

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UAB Short-Term Research Training in Health Professional Schools (SHRT)

Award Number: T35HL007473

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, & BLOOD INSTITUTE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 05/01/1991

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 04/30/2029

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