Administrative Core at Morehouse School of Medicine (RCMI/RCMI-type center)
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Morehouse School of Medicine · NIH-11324268 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A centralized administrative hub helps coordinate four research cores, involve communities, and support health-disparities research to improve health in Georgia.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Morehouse School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | July 7, 1997 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $530,207 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD007602-39 |
| Project ID | NIH-11324268 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are individuals from underserved or rural communities in Georgia who may benefit from health-disparities research informed by translational teams.
✕Less likely to help
Participants not connected to health-disparities research initiatives or communities outside the targeted regions may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds an Administrative Core that coordinates and strengthens research infrastructure across multiple cores focused on reducing health disparities. It supports collaboration, logistics, and connections between basic science, clinical research, and community engagement, with an emphasis on translational teams and rural outreach. The core also helps researchers access resources, organize lectures, workshops, and retreats, and build partnerships to expand impact beyond urban areas.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could accelerate health-disparities research and improve how communities are involved in and benefit from scientific work.
How similar studies have gone: RCMI-style administrative cores have previously helped expand community-engaged research and multidisciplinary collaboration in similar settings.
Where this research is happening
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Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kimbro, Kevin Sean — Morehouse School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Kimbro, Kevin Sean
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.