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Multidisciplinary T32 Research Training Program in Lung Disease

Since 1993, the Multidisciplinary Research Training Program in Lung Disease (NHLBI T32HL007749) has trained outstanding MD and PhD scientists for investigative careers as full-time faculty members of a medical school or university, or for careers in full-time research. The program constructed for MD trainees is integrated with their previous and concurrent clinical experiences to provide them with investigative tools to address important pulmonary disease-related questions. The program constructed for PhD trainees will provide a clinically relevant pulmonary and critical care medicine focus for their subsequent research careers.

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Program Overview

The Multidisciplinary Research Training Program in Lung Disease offers personal instruction designed specifically for each trainee, as well as a core curriculum, small group workshops, seminars and courses and opportunities for advanced degree training. This curriculum will provide the trainee with a broad knowledge of modern biomedical science, didactic and experiential training in the intellectual and philosophical approach to modern investigation, as well as develop writing and teaching skills and correct deficiencies in past scientific training.

The strongest asset of this training program is the quality of the faculty mentors and their commitment to a multidisciplinary and translational approach to research questions of common interest.

During the past several years, the scope of our Multidisciplinary Research Training Program in Lung Diseases has been expanded to introduce trainees to new major areas of modern biology, including genetics/genomics, metagenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, stem cell biology, computational biology and the microbiome. Emerging fields of patient-oriented research have been added or expanded, including health services research and sleep medicine. Our program is truly multidisciplinary, as more than 50 participating faculty trainers are drawn from 6 different divisions and 16 different departments at the University.

Our trainees have been appointed to faculty positions in academic institutions including University of Michigan, Washington University, Northwestern University, Brown University, University of Utah, University of Toronto, University of Iowa, University of Pittsburgh, Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland, University of Calgary, University of Pennsylvania, University of California at Los Angeles, Medical College of Wisconsin, University of Texas-Southwestern and Emory University.

In the past 10 years, 89% of our MD trainees have faculty appointments at academic institutions, and over 50% have been awarded K series, R series, VA Merit, VA Career Development or major independent foundation awards.

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Celebrating 30 Years of Training the Next Generation of Pulmonary & Critical Care Researchers

T32 training grant from the National Institutes of Health since 1993. Now in its 30th year, the program has greatly advanced the field of pulmonary medicine and critical care.

Pathways & Structure

Trainees are able to choose between our clinically-based or laboratory-based research training pathways.

Curriculum

Our program aims to develop new investigators with the necessary competencies and breadth of expertise needed for the future of biomedical research.

Research Opportunities

Our well-established environment of collaborative research provides a wide variety of multidisciplinary training opportunities.

Mentorship

A fundamental objective of our program is to ensure that trainees receive appropriate mentorship, and that mentorship is taught and evaluated.

How to Apply

Positions in the Multidisciplinary T32 Research Training Program in Lung Disease at the U-M Medical School are available for U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Interested applicants should send curriculum vitae and a statement of interests, along with references to:

Robert Dickson, MD
Program Director, T32 Research Training Program in Lung Disease
Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
1150 W. Medical Center Drive
6301 MSRB III, SPC 5642
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
[email protected]

U-M Medical School is committed to mentoring minority candidates and women as an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Contact Us
Mary Jo LaPointe
Program Administrator
1150 W. Medical Center Drive
6220 MSRB III, SPC 5642
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone: 734-936-7934
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Current Trainees

Kale Bongers, MD, PhD - Profile
Mentor: Robert Dickson, MD

Sidra Bonner, MD, MPH - Profile
Mentor: Thomas Valley, MD, MSc

Leigh Cagino, MD - Profile
Mentor: Hallie Prescott, MD, MSc

Whitney Fu, MD - Profile
Mentor: Thomas Valley, MD, MSc

Emily Harlan, MD - Profile
Mentor: Thomas Valley, MD, MSc

Adrian Luna, PhD
Mentors: Jane Deng, MD, MS

Elizabeth Munroe, MD
Mentor: Hallie Prescott, MD, MSc

Janelle Pugashetti, MD - Profile
Mentor: Justin Oldham, MD, MS

Zoe Raglow, MD
Mentor: Adam Lauring, MD, PhD

Andrew Stephens, PhD
Mentor: Benjamin Singer, MD, PhD

Matthew Tan, PhD
Mentor: Claudia Loebel, MD, PhD

Christopher Ting, MD - Profile
Mentor: Rachel Zemans, MD

Jack Wadden, PhD - Profile
Mentors: Robert Dickson, MD & Carl Koschmann, MD

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Well-Being

The Department of Internal Medicine (DOIM) Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine is committed to creating and cultivating a diverse and inclusive community that provides our faculty, learners, and staff with the opportunities and support they need to thrive. Visit the DOIM Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Well-Being to learn more.

Program Leadership
See all Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine faculty Robert Dickson Robert Pickett Dickson, MD
Galen B Toews M.D. Legacy Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Associate Fellowship Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Meilan K. Han MeiLan K Han MD, MS
Henry Sewall Professor of Medicine
Professor of Internal Medicine and Section Head
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Zemans-Rachel-2022 Rachel Lynne Zemans, MD
Henry Sewall Research Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Professor of Internal Medicine
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