A core facility for advancing research capabilities.
Official title: Research Core
Funded at Duke University · NIH-11329617 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to create a special facility at Duke University that will help researchers do their jobs better, which could lead to new treatments and improvements for patients like you in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $661,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CES030851-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11329617 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are those involved in ongoing clinical trials or studies at Duke University.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not engaged in research activities or those outside the geographic area of Durham may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research initiative aims to establish a core facility that will enhance research capabilities at Duke University. It focuses on providing essential resources and support to researchers, which may include access to advanced technologies, data management, and collaborative opportunities. Patients may benefit indirectly through improved research outcomes and innovations that arise from this enhanced research environment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant advancements in medical treatments and therapies that directly benefit patients.
How similar studies have gone: While this initiative is focused on establishing a core facility, similar approaches at other institutions have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stapleton, Heather M — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Stapleton, Heather M
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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.