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Surgery, Technology and Engineering Mentorship for Medical Students (STEMS) Program

Award Number: T35HL182831
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, & BLOOD INSTITUTE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/01/2026
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2031

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Surgery, Technology and Engineering Mentorship for Medical Students (STEMS) Program - ABSTRACT Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, despite significant advances in surgical techniques and medical therapies. The development of novel diagnostic, treatment, and prevention strategies requires an in-depth understanding of cardiovascular pathophysiology, paired with advanced engineering and computational expertise. However, a critical gap exists in formal training opportunities for medical students to integrate surgical and engineering skills, contributing to a growing deficit of cardiovascular surgeon-scientists. To address this need, we propose the Surgery, Technology and Engineering Mentorship for Medical Students (STEMS) short-term training program at Washington University in St. Louis. This program is founded on the premise that early engagement of post-baccalaureate medical students will inspire their pursuit of academic careers in cardiovascular surgery while accelerating the development of innovative technologies for diagnosing, treating, and preventing cardiovascular diseases. Research topics will include critical areas such as cardiac arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease (arterial/venous), aortic aneurysmal disease, and neurovascular disease. With a diverse and accomplished faculty mentorship network, robust institutional support, and established multi-disciplinary research programs, the STEMS training program will equip trainees with synergistic skills in translational research and engineering to address complex challenges in this field. Graduates of this program will emerge with foundational knowledge to pursue impactful future academic and research pursuits in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.


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: 2026 ( Subtotal = $78,305 )
2026	2026	WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, THE	1 BROOKINGS DR	SAINT LOUIS	MO	63130	SAINT LOUIS	USA	Cardiovascular Diseases Research	000	1	7/7/2026	NEW	$78,305
														Subtotal = $78,305

Grand Total All Awards = $78,305

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Surgery, Technology and Engineering Mentorship for Medical Students (STEMS) Program

Award Number: T35HL182831

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, & BLOOD INSTITUTE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/01/2026

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2031

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