Administrative Core for a health disparities research center
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Morgan State University · NIH-11377957 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center-wide Administrative Core provides leadership and coordination for health disparities research activities, budgeting, planning, evaluation, and technology transfer to support high-impact health research in Baltimore.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Morgan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | July 31, 2019 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,259,521 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD013376-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-11377957 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals in communities affected by health disparities who participate in related projects or benefit from improved research-informed care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in ways not directly connected to ongoing projects or those not enrolled in related studies may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Administrative Core of a center focused on advancing health disparities research. It supports governance, day-to-day financial management, coordination of multiple cores and projects, and regular program assessments. The Core aims to create an integrated environment that accelerates high-impact health research through collaboration with advisory committees and partner cores. It is designed to enable efficient communication among investigators, cores, and NI funding oversight over the next five years.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could streamline research operations and foster productivity in health disparities studies that affect communities in Baltimore and similar urban areas.
How similar studies have gone: Similar administrative cores have improved coordination and accountability in multi-core, community-engaged research centers.
Where this research is happening
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Morgan State University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tchounwou, Paul B. — Morgan State University
- Study coordinator: Tchounwou, Paul B.
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.