A central hub for managing pain research activities
Administrative Core
This study is creating a central team to help researchers at the Harvard Pain Center work better together, share important information, and make sure that patient samples are handled smoothly, all to improve our understanding of pain and how to treat it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10928097 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on establishing an Administrative Core that will serve as the central hub for the Harvard PRECISION Human Pain Center. It aims to enhance coordination and collaboration among investigators by monitoring progress, organizing meetings, and facilitating data sharing. The core will also manage logistical and regulatory issues related to tissue and data delivery, ensuring that patient samples are processed efficiently. Additionally, it will maintain communication channels and represent the center at external meetings to relay important feedback.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation would be individuals involved in or affected by pain management research, including patients with chronic pain conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in pain management research or do not have chronic pain conditions may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve the efficiency and effectiveness of pain management research, ultimately benefiting patients suffering from pain conditions.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is focused on administrative management, similar initiatives in research coordination have shown success in enhancing collaborative efforts and improving research outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Renthal, William Russell — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Renthal, William Russell
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.