Abstract: INFO05-SA
Deep South Kidney, Urology and Nonmalignant Hematology Premier Research and Interdisciplinary Mentored Education (PRIME)
Session Information
- Informational Posters - 3
October 24, 2026 | Location: Exhibit Hall A, Convention Center
Abstract Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: Educational Research
- No subcategory defined
Authors
- Vasiliu, Monica, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States
- Gutierrez, Orlando M., The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States
- Hoover, Robert S., Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Assimos, Dean G., The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Description
The Deep South KUH Premier Research and Interdisciplinary Mentored Education (PRIME) program aims to develop a fully integrated, interdisciplinary network of pre- and post-doctoral trainees in kidney, urology and non-malignant hematology (KUH) research across the Deep South who have the training, skills and drive necessary to advance KUH health through science and medicine. The KUH PRIME will bring together the distinguished KUH research programs and complementary training assets at Augusta University, Tulane University, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) to foster KUH training activities across the Deep South. The Deep South KUH PRIME will leverage our established research partnerships including the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CTSA hub) Partner Network and long-standing KUH research collaborations within and between our institutions. Through our Administrative, Professional Development, Network, and TL1 Cores, we will accomplish our overall vision to create and nurture a multi-institutional community of trainees that is interdisciplinary, interconnected, and well-equipped with skills to transform and advance scientific discovery. Specifically we will (1) combine K, U, and H training activities in our institutions into a unified KUH training ecosystem; (2) identify, recruit and cultivate a cohort of pre- and post-doctoral trainees committed to KUH research; (3) expand and develop innovative new opportunities for professional development; (4) create a vibrant trainee networking hub with peer-to-peer and near-peer mentoring; and (5) participate in the nationwide U2C/TL1 training network, including hosting regional and national meetings, establishing collaborative connections across institutions, and engaging regional partners to expand training efforts.
The Deep South KUH PRIME will provide an unparalleled opportunity to build a new program that integrates the unique research strengths and training capacities offered by each of our institutions to immerse trainees in an inter-connected network of team training, skill development, and community building, with cross-cutting themes that include shared interests and drives scientific advances in KUH research in the Deep South and across the country.
Visit us at: https://sites.uab.edu/kuhprime/
Acknowledgment
U2C/TL1 Deep South KUH PRIME: U2C DK133422 & TL1 DK139566
Funding
- NIH/NIDDK - U2C/TL1 Deep South KUH PRIME -U2C DK133422 & TL1 DK139566