Administrative Core for a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Texas El Paso · NIH-11419708 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Center of Excellence at the University of Texas El Paso will be organized and guided by an Administrative Core to streamline governance, funding, and collaboration among experts and community partners.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas El Paso NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (El Paso, United States) |
| Project start | July 13, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $43,942 |
| NIH project number | 5P50MD019494-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419708 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with chronic diseases or those at risk who could benefit from improved community health interventions.
✕Less likely to help
Participants directly in this core may not receive a personal medical intervention through this administrative focus.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Administrative Core to coordinate and manage the Center’s activities, ensuring strong governance, budgeting, and policy compliance. It uses an inclusive, multi-leadership approach to decision-making and emphasizes community-driven, culturally sensitive research. The core will support the development and evaluation of programs across cores focused on development, engagement, and dissemination. The goal is a well-run center that can advance chronic disease research and translate findings to the community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Better organization and collaboration could accelerate community-focused chronic disease research and its translation into practice.
How similar studies have gone: Other centers with strong administrative cores have demonstrated improved coordination and faster progress toward research goals.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas El Paso
El Paso, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Duarte-Gardea, Maria O. — University of Texas El Paso
- Study coordinator: Duarte-Gardea, Maria O.
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.