The Department of Medicine is committed to training the next generation of students and fellows interested in basic science, biomedical and clinical investigation.
Please remember the following information about training and career development grants: Training grants include T32 and TL1 grants, which are institutional grants. The Department of Medicine recruits trainees such as predocs, postdocs, and summer or short-term trainees for research training. T32 grants provide stipends and research expenses, as well as budget for travel and necessary tuition for research training.
Career development grants include K12 and KL2 grants, which are also institutional and support multiple postdocs or junior faculty.
Both institutional K and T grants are awarded to a senior PI, with these programs recruiting trainees for support. On the other hand, individual grants are submitted directly to NIH by trainees and junior faculty, and are awarded to the PI submitting the grant for their specific research projects.
The following tables itemize the training program grants available across the Department.
| Contact PI / Project Leader | Project Title | Project End Date | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHAM, TRUC THANH | Determining the effects of imprinting on the humoral response induced by H5N1 influenza vaccines | 7/31/2030 | 37,312 |
| HARMON, MICHAEL TYLER | GM-CSF and STAT5 signaling axis as regulator of Trem2+ macrophage fate specification in the heart | 8/31/2028 | 37,249 |
| LEE, PAUL C | Regulation of Atherosclerosis by Matrikine Endotrophin | 10/31/2027 | 55,114 |
| ABOUSAWAY, OMAR | Targeting cDC1 with CAR T cells to investigate their role and potential as a therapeutic target in Type 1 diabetes | 8/31/2027 | 35,763 |
| RISCH, ISABEL GRACE | Mechanistic insights into pathogenic CD8+ T cells in HLA-B27+ autoimmunity | 5/31/2029 | 37,312 |
| OWEN, MACEE | Classical dendritic cells (cDC1) govern cardiac allograft tolerance | 7/31/2029 | 40,249 |
| MAI, HUNG | Investigating the roles of METTL3 and M6A modification in colorectal cancer progression | 7/7/2027 | 50,114 |
| BUI, MAGGIE | Determining Uropathogenic Escherichia coli Fitness Factors in Different Gut Niches | 2/29/2028 | 37,249 |
| SMITH, SOFIA R | Dissecting mechanistic differences between EZH2 gain-of-function events in B-cell lymphoma | 3/31/2028 | 36,622 |
| SELLS, BLAKE | Dissecting how activated immunity reshapes the stromal TME of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma | 3/31/2029 | 36,622 |
| YANG, STEVEN | Exploring the immunomodulatory effects of anti-FAP CAR T cells in cardiac fibrosis | 8/31/2027 | 55,114 |
| ROSENTHAL, MELISSA | Heme Homeostasis in the Malaria Parasite Plasmodium falciparum | 1/31/2027 | 79,480 |
| KOGAN, ILANA RAE | Characterizing IgA-microbe interactions in type 1 diabetes | 1/31/2027 | 55,114 |
| Contact PI / Project Leader | Project Title | Project End Date | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUFFMAN, MARK D | HEARTLINK: Harnessing Effective Approaches for Research and Training in Global Cardiovascular Dissemination, Implementation, and Knowledge Translation | 7/1/2028 | 17,404 |
| HUFFMAN, MARK D | Improving Maternal Cardiovascular Outcomes through the Implementation of a Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Bundle in Nigeria | 1/31/2029 | 32,432 |
| MCNAIRY, MARGARET LEIGHTON | Global Health Research and Training in Cardiovascular Disease | 6/30/2027 | 115,584 |
| GENG, ELVIN H. | MENTORING MULTIDISCIPLINARY PATIENT-ORIENTED RESEARCH IN ENGAGEMENT IN HIV CARE | 8/31/2029 | 141,253 |
| HOGREBE, NATHANIEL JAMES | Cytoskeletal regulation of gut tube organogenesis and subsequent maturation of stem cell-derived islets | 7/31/2028 | 138,753 |
| FILIATREAU, LINDSEY | Designing adaptive implementation strategies for mental health care in persons living with HIV (DASH) | 8/31/2029 | 177,711 |
| HUFFMAN, MARK D | HEARTLINK: Harnessing Effective Approaches for Research and Training in Global Cardiovascular Dissemination, Implementation, and Knowledge Translation | 6/30/2029 | 102,304 |
| HASAN, MD MAHMUDUL | Differential sorting and trafficking of Plasmodium falciparum secreted proteins. | 8/31/2027 | 105,529 |
| BERY, AMIT INDRA | Immunosuppressive Neutrophils Modulate Alloimmune Responses After Lung Transplantation | 7/31/2030 | 166,364 |
| WATTENBERG, MAX | Investigating CD4+ T cell memory in cancer immunotherapy | 8/31/2028 | 178,700 |
| LIN, SUSAN M | Role of mTOR Hyperactivation in Pulmonary Vascular Remodeling | 7/31/2029 | 164,700 |
| LIM, KENJI ROWEL | Dendritic cell lysosomes in immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated myocarditis | 5/31/2027 | 112,822 |
| REN, ZHEN | Highthroughput genetic and phenotypic screens of SERPING1 variants in Hereditary Angioedema | 6/30/2031 | 198,372 |
| HASSAN, MOHAMED G. | Mechanisms of accelerated regeneration in neural crest-derived bone | 7/31/2028 | 161,514 |
| PALEY, MICHAEL ALEXANDER | Identification of Pathogenic T cells in Axial Spondyloarthritis | 6/30/2027 | 154,776 |
| PARSONS, TYLER MATTHEW | Impact of Clonal Hematopoiesis on Solid Tumor Development and Response to Therapy | 6/30/2027 | 101,771 |
| VANDERHEIDEN, ABIGAIL ROSE | Investigating the role of T cells in promoting post-acute memory deficits after COVID-19 in mice | 6/30/2027 | 107,995 |
| RAWNSLEY, DAVID | Targeting Lysosome Function in Lipid Overload Cardiomyopathy | 4/30/2027 | 155,833 |
| FOLTZ, JENNIFER ANN | Mechanisms of NK cell activation and immune-editing of leukemia | 7/31/2027 | 193,797 |
| REEDS, DOMINIC N | Washington University Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (KL2) | 2/28/2027 | 1,400,164 |
| CANO, MARLENE | Immuno-Metabolic Drivers of Chronic Rejection after Lung Transplant | 4/30/2031 | 169,140 |
| KOTOV, DMITRI I | Defining Mechanisms for Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell-driven Mycobacterium tuberculosis Susceptibility | 5/31/2027 | 107,830 |
| KIM, MIRIAM Y | Improving the activity of CAR T cells for acute myeloid leukemia | 6/30/2028 | 248,962 |
| KOENITZER, JEFFREY | Microfibril-associated glycoproteins attenuating pulmonary fibrosis | 3/31/2027 | 156,182 |
| CAO, SIYAN | Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Controls Innate Lymphoid Cells in Intestinal Inflammation | 4/30/2029 | 166,584 |
| JIN, RAMON | The Role of SOX2 and CDX2 in Barrett’s Esophagus Development | 4/30/2029 | 161,978 |
| HERZOG, BRETT HOWARD | Lung fibrosis impairs tumor immunity and limits immune checkpoint efficacy | 5/31/2029 | 232,218 |
| GOVINDAN, RAMASWAMY | Washington University Paul Calabresi K12 Career Development Award for Clinical Oncology | 4/30/2027 | 809,998 |
| FERGUSON, DANIEL | Macrophage Mitochondrial Pyruvate Carrier in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis | 3/31/2028 | 134,376 |
| PETERSEN, MAX CHRISTIAN | Mechanism of ketogenic diet-induced hypercholesterolemia | 3/31/2031 | 201,222 |
| DIGRUCCIO, SAMANTHA ADAMSON | Calcium-mediated paracrine signaling in beta cell cilia | 12/31/2029 | 153,266 |
| MAHMOUD, ZAINAB | Improving Maternal Cardiovascular Outcomes through the Implementation of a Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Bundle in Nigeria | 1/31/2029 | 152,401 |
| PAL, PRIYA | Understanding the mechanism of tropism specific immune restriction in HIV infection | 2/28/2030 | 197,374 |
| KRINGS, JAMES | A Hybrid Effectiveness–Implementation Study of SMART in Community Health Centers | 1/31/2029 | 207,811 |
| BROWN, JEFFREY WADE | Neoglycosylation Epitopes in Metaplasia and Cancer | 1/31/2027 | 165,062 |
| PORTALES CASTILLO, IGNACIO ALBERTO UNITED STATES | Barrestin-mediated desensitization of PTH1R at the intersection of PTH and PTHrP biologic actions | 1/31/2031 | 192,288 |
| LI, YIZE | SERPINE family genes in rhabdoid tumorigenesis | 2/28/2027 | 113,372 |
| PRUSACZYK, PATRICIA ELIZABETH | Improving Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Care in Rural Areas | 11/30/2027 | 101,845 |
| RAMAKRISHNAN, ADITI | PREFER-PrEP: Preference-informed Strategies to Optimize PrEP Persistence | 4/30/2030 | 786,884 |
| JIMENEZ, JESUS | CD40 Immunotherapy Effect on the Cardiac Immune Landscape and Response to Myocardial Disease | 11/30/2028 | 162,705 |
| Contact PI / Project Leader | Project Title | Project End Date | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| YEN, PO-YIN | Biomedical Informatics and Data Science at Institute for Informatics (BIDS@I2) | 8/31/2027 | 134,999 |
| DAVILA-ROMAN, VICTOR G. | Washington University (WU) Summer Undergraduate and Health Professions Research Program in Cardiovascular Disease & Hematology (RADIANCE) | 6/30/2027 | 165,386 |
| IWELUNMOR, JULIET | Stimulating Training and Access to HIV Research Experiences (STAR) | 7/31/2027 | 329,490 |
| REEDS, DOMINIC N | Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program In Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases (PRIDE) | 7/31/2028 | 400,645 |
| ANTES, ALISON L | Program for Advancing Early-Career Researcher Excellence through Leadership and Management Practices | 1/31/2027 | 367,687 |
| YOKOYAMA, WAYNE M. | Infectious Disease/Immunology Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (ID/IMM StARR) Program at Washington University | 5/31/2029 | 539,999 |
| Contact PI / Project Leader | Project Title | Project End Date | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| OH, STEPHEN | Pre-and Postgraduate Training in Molecular Hematology | 6/30/2031 | 559,334 |
| GOLDBERG, DANIEL E. | Infectious Diseases/Basic Microbial Pathogenic Mechanisms | 7/31/2031 | 280,956 |
| HOLTZMAN, MICHAEL J | Principles in Pulmonary Research | 4/30/2029 | 877,202 |
| WALTER, MATTHEW J | Molecular Oncology Training Grant | 8/31/2028 | 388,831 |
| CIORBA, MATTHEW AARON | Clinical/Laboratory Training Academic Gastroenterology | 6/30/2030 | 315,835 |
| SEMENKOVICH, CLAY F. | Diabetes and Related Metabolic Diseases | 6/30/2030 | 525,629 |
| CIVITELLI, ROBERTO | Skeletal Disorders Training Program | 4/30/2027 | 335,822 |
| YOKOYAMA, WAYNE M. | National Research Service Award-Medical Scientist | 6/30/2030 | 2,592,353 |
| LENSCHOW, DEBORAH J | Immunobiology of the Rheumatic Diseases | 7/31/2031 | 370,333 |
| PICCIRILLO, JAY F. | Washington University Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (TL1) | 2/28/2027 | 982,643 |
| DIWAN, ABHINAV | Principles In Cardiovascular Research Training Program | 6/30/2031 | 806,156 |
Visit each Division for more information about the training grants listed above. Additional information and resources about training grants is also available on the Clinical Research Training Center’s Office of Training Grants webpage.
If a project number ends with “S1” or “SX” or begins with “3,” it indicates that the project is a supplement to an existing grant.
Additionally, if there is a faculty name listed under the “Other PIs” column, it signifies that the grant is a multi-PI grant, and those PIs should be included in the grant information as PIs.