ACE Administrative Core for Coordinated Autoimmune Research
Official title: UCLA ACE Administrative Core
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-11591246 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A central administrative core at UCLA coordinates multiple autoimmune research projects to keep collaborations smooth, compliant, and on track to help people with autoimmune conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $250,000 |
| NIH project number | 3U19AI181729-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11591246 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals with autoimmune conditions who are interested in contributing to research governance, patient partnerships, and ongoing clinical studies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in program governance or those not participating in associated studies may not see direct benefits.
What this research studies
This grant funds an Administrative Core that organizes and leads several autoimmune research projects. It focuses on clear management, timely milestone delivery, regulatory compliance, and transparent communication with partners, including patients. It also establishes a patient partnership component to involve people with autoimmune conditions in planning and governance. The core ensures fiscal accountability, accurate record keeping, and open conflict resolution to keep the overall ACE program efficient and patient-centered.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the core could accelerate autoimmune research by improving coordination and patient engagement, potentially speeding new insights and treatments to patients.
How similar studies have gone: Administrative cores have shown that strong coordination and patient engagement improve research efficiency and quality.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Su, Maureen a — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Su, Maureen a
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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.