A national resource center for kidney health and research
Official title: UAB National Coordinating Center for the George M. O'Brien Kidney National Resource Centers
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-10915570 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a special center to bring together experts to improve kidney health and care, making sure that the needs and concerns of patients like you are at the heart of the research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,182,493 |
| NIH project number | 5U24DK137318-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10915570 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals with chronic kidney disease or acute renal failure.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with kidney conditions that are not addressed by the consortium's focus may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to establish a National Coordinating Center that will lead a consortium focused on kidney health. The center will develop and share specialized resources, tools, and technologies to enhance kidney-related research and patient care. It will involve a collaborative team of experts, including nephrologists and biostatisticians, who will work together to address critical issues in kidney disease. Patients will be engaged to ensure that the research aligns with their needs and concerns.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and resources for patients with kidney diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in kidney research have shown success in improving patient outcomes through collaborative approaches, indicating a promising potential for this consortium.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Anderson, Amanda Hyre — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Anderson, Amanda Hyre
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.