Administrative Core for a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence in Global Infectious Diseases
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Vermont & St Agric College · NIH-11406275 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds an Administrative Core to support junior investigators and strengthen infectious disease research at a collaborative regional center.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Vermont & St Agric College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Burlington, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2018 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,199,762 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM125498-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11406275 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are junior faculty and researchers in infectious diseases who would benefit from mentoring, pilot funding, and access to core facilities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients may not directly participate in this Core, as it primarily supports researchers and infrastructure.
What this research studies
The Administrative Core coordinates mentoring, recruitment, core facilities, and career development programs to build a sustainable program in translational infectious disease research. It oversees fiscal management, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning, while running mentoring, visiting scholars, and pilot-project programs to nurture new investigators. The Core also supports interactions with an advisory committee, university partners, and state collaborators to ensure cohesive growth and impact. Researchers and participants benefit indirectly as junior faculty gain mentorship and access to shared resources that enable patient-focused studies in infectious diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Better support for researchers could accelerate advances in infectious disease research that may lead to new insights and therapies for patients.
How similar studies have gone: COBRE-style centers have shown enhancements in research capacity and early-career development in infectious disease research.
Where this research is happening
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University of Vermont & St Agric College
Burlington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kirkpatrick, Beth Diane — University of Vermont & St Agric College
- Study coordinator: Kirkpatrick, Beth Diane
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.