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Short Term Training in Health Professional Schools

Award Number: T35EY007088
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/28/1984
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 04/30/2026

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Short Term Training in Health Professional Schools - Short Term Training in Health Professional Schools The long-term objectives of the proposed short-term training program are: 1) to inspire commitment to research careers in vision science among optometry students, including women and underrepresented groups, and 2) to foster a better understanding of vision research and evidence based clinical practice. The specific aim is to increase the number of clinician scientists who can do basic, clinical, and translational investigative work on vision and vision disorders through early exposure to research. The program has operated successfully since 1985. Almost 390 optometry students have been trained, including students from underrepresented groups, and students from 11 optometry schools other than the University of Houston. The program provides opportunities for academically qualified and motivated students to spend three months learning to formulate testable vision- research questions and to develop research skills by doing a research project mentored by 1 of 19 experienced vision scientists. The mentors' research programs fall into the following broad areas: 1) visual development, plasticity, repair, and aging of structure and function, 2) visual optics and refractive error, 3) ocular surface and anterior segment, 4) oculomotor systems, 5) structure and function in normal and diseased eyes, and visual pathways, 6) visual cell and molecular biology and immunology, 7) spatio-temporal vision, and 8) binocular vision. Twelve students will be recruited each of the next five years for NEI fellowships, with another two or more supported by local funds for the program. Selection will be based on scholarship, particularly in sciences, as well as on research interest, potential, and experience. Trainees will be first year optometry students. In addition to research, trainees will participate in: 1) a 2-hr course on responsible conduct of research, research design, reproducibility, methodology and communication of findings, 2) a 1-hr weekly seminar given by local and visiting vision scientists, and 3) lab meetings and journal clubs. Trainees will have access to first-rate facilities and resources, including well-equipped basic and clinical/translational research space, a full scope of technical services (bio-imaging, research computer programming, instrumentation, biostatistics), animal viviarium, and a vision and health science library with full electronic access – all in modern buildings on a major university campus. Public Health: The proposed short term training program for optometry students will improve visual health by increasing the number of clinician scientists doing basic, clinical and translational research on vision disorders. The program encourages participation by underrepresented groups in vision care and science.


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 = $71,224 )
2025	2025	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM	4300 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD	HOUSTON	TX	77204	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	40	4/21/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$71,224
														Subtotal = $71,224

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $71,224 )
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM	4300 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD	HOUSTON	TX	77204	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	39	5/24/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$71,224
														Subtotal = $71,224

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $68,459 )
2023	2023	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM	4300 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD	HOUSTON	TX	77204	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	38	5/9/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$68,459
														Subtotal = $68,459

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $66,424 )
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM	4800 W CALHOUN ST STE 316	HOUSTON	TX	77004	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	37	4/28/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$66,424
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM	4800 W CALHOUN ST STE 316	HOUSTON	TX	77004	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	001	37	9/2/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $66,424

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $64,878 )
2021	2021	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM	4800 W CALHOUN ST STE 316	HOUSTON	TX	77004	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	36	6/21/2021	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$64,878
2021	2021	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM	4800 W CALHOUN ST STE 316	HOUSTON	TX	77004	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	002	36	9/5/2021	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$1
2021	2020	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM	4800 W CALHOUN ST STE 316	HOUSTON	TX	77004	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	001	35	9/5/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$1
														Subtotal = $64,878

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $87,674 )
2020	2020	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM	4800 W CALHOUN ST STE 316	HOUSTON	TX	77004	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	35	4/10/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$87,674
														Subtotal = $87,674

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $86,178 )
2019	2019	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM	4800 W CALHOUN ST STE 316	HOUSTON	TX	77004	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	34	5/13/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$86,178
														Subtotal = $86,178

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $84,716 )
2018	2018	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM	4800 W CALHOUN ST STE 316	HOUSTON	TX	77004	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	001	33	5/24/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$1,425
2018	2018	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM	4800 W CALHOUN ST STE 316	HOUSTON	TX	77004	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	33	4/24/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$83,291
														Subtotal = $84,716

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $82,714 )
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM	4800 W CALHOUN ST STE 316	HOUSTON	TX	77004	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	001	32	7/17/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$1,390
2017	2017	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM	4800 W CALHOUN ST STE 316	HOUSTON	TX	77004	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	32	4/20/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$81,324
														Subtotal = $82,714

Issue Date FY: 2016 ( Subtotal = $81,901 )
2016	2016	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON DOWNTOWN	ONE MAIN STREET	HOUSTON	TX	77002	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	31	4/18/2016	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$81,901
														Subtotal = $81,901

Issue Date FY: 2015 ( Subtotal = $109,653 )
2015	2015	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON DOWNTOWN	ONE MAIN STREET	HOUSTON	TX	77002	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	30	3/23/2015	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$109,653
														Subtotal = $109,653

Issue Date FY: 2014 ( Subtotal = $108,038 )
2014	2014	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON DOWNTOWN	ONE MAIN STREET	HOUSTON	TX	77002	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	29	3/27/2014	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$108,038
														Subtotal = $108,038

Issue Date FY: 2013 ( Subtotal = $106,240 )
2013	2013	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON DOWNTOWN	ONE MAIN STREET	HOUSTON	TX	77002	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	28	5/15/2013	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$106,240
														Subtotal = $106,240

Issue Date FY: 2012 ( Subtotal = $106,240 )
2012	2012	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON DOWNTOWN	ONE MAIN STREET	HOUSTON	TX	77002	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	27	4/27/2012	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$106,240
														Subtotal = $106,240

Issue Date FY: 2011 ( Subtotal = $103,879 )
2011	2011	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON DOWNTOWN	ONE MAIN STREET	HOUSTON	TX	77002	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	001	26	5/24/2011	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$1,701
2011	2011	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON DOWNTOWN	ONE MAIN STREET	HOUSTON	TX	77002	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	26	4/1/2011	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$102,178
														Subtotal = $103,879

Issue Date FY: 2010 ( Subtotal = $116,494 )
2010	2010	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON DOWNTOWN	ONE MAIN STREET	HOUSTON	TX	77002	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	25	4/15/2010	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$116,494
														Subtotal = $116,494

Issue Date FY: 2009 ( Subtotal = $114,891 )
2009	2009	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON DOWNTOWN	ONE MAIN STREET	HOUSTON	TX	77002	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	001	24	4/7/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$867
2009	2009	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON DOWNTOWN	ONE MAIN STREET	HOUSTON	TX	77002	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	24	3/27/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$114,024
														Subtotal = $114,891

Issue Date FY: 2008 ( Subtotal = $113,941 )
2008	2008	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON DOWNTOWN	ONE MAIN STREET	HOUSTON	TX	77002	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	23	3/31/2008	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$113,941
														Subtotal = $113,941

Issue Date FY: 2007 ( Subtotal = $99,901 )
2007	2007	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON DOWNTOWN	ONE MAIN STREET	HOUSTON	TX	77002	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	22	6/19/2007	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$99,901
														Subtotal = $99,901

Issue Date FY: 2006 ( Subtotal = $105,441 )
2006	2006	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM	POST OFFICE BOX 948	HOUSTON	TX	77001	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	21	4/11/2006	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$105,441
														Subtotal = $105,441

Issue Date FY: 2004 ( Subtotal = $93,020 )
2004	2004	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM	POST OFFICE BOX 230205	HOUSTON	TX	77223	HARRIS	USA	Vision Research	000	19	5/10/2004	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$93,020
														Subtotal = $93,020

Issue Date FY: 2003 ( Subtotal = $89,764 ) (Continued on the next page)
Grand Total All Awards = $2,349,719

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Short Term Training in Health Professional Schools

Award Number: T35EY007088

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/28/1984

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 04/30/2026

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