Chicago KUH Forward: Chicago Kidney Urology Hematology network FOR city-Wide reseArch tRaining and career Development

The Chicago Kidney Urology Hematology network FOR city-Wide research training and career Development (Chicago KUH Forward) is a unique NIDDK-funded interdisciplinary training program for pre- and post- doctoral trainees interested in interdisciplinary research training in nephrology, benign urology and benign hematology, spread across 6 academic institutions in Chicago (Northwestern University, Lurie Children’s Hospital at Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Chicago, Rush University, and Loyola University).

Our Mission

Our mission is designed to address key challenges related to recruitment, advancement and retention of pre- and postdoctoral KUH trainees. Through activities of the Administrative, Network, Professional Development, and Training Cores, Chicago KUH FORWARD will create and implement multidimensional evidence-based interventions to prepare the next generation of research leaders in KUH research. Unique resources include cross-disciplinary mentorship; dedicated grant writers groups; facilitated peer mentoring sessions; portal with trainee-driven content and social media tools; opportunities to participate in high school, college and medical school outreach programs; cross-disciplinary seminars, workshops and journal clubs focused on cross-cutting tools; opportunities to present research in progress at outside institutions; and professional and social interactions with trainees, alumni and mentors across institutions.

Pre- and post-doctoral trainees interested in interdisciplinary research training in nephrology, benign urology and benign hematology can visit the Chicago KUH FORWARD website to gain additional information.