Admin Core supports a regional health disparities center
Official title: Admin Core
Funded at North Carolina Central University · NIH-11387611 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national grant supports NCCU’s health disparities center to strengthen biomedical and behavioral research that benefits diverse communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North Carolina Central University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2017 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $890,249 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD012392-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11387611 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals from diverse populations affected by health disparities who participate in or benefit from linked biomedical and behavioral studies and community-engaged research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not connected to health disparities research or community engagement activities may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds an Administrative Core plus several research support cores to boost NCCU’s capacity to conduct cutting-edge biomedical and behavioral studies. It aims to develop investigators through leadership, mentorship, and pilot projects, with a focus on health outcomes across populations. The center fosters community engagement and disseminates findings to improve real-world health in Durham and beyond. The renewal highlights new leadership and a structured core organization to accelerate research translation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the center could accelerate health equity research and bring new discoveries and partnerships to underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous similar centers have strengthened research capacity and improved collaborations, though the impact on health disparities varies by region.
Where this research is happening
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North Carolina Central University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kumar, Deepak — North Carolina Central University
- Study coordinator: Kumar, Deepak
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.