Administrative Core for a multi-project eye research center
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary · NIH-11397413 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A central administrative hub supports four eye-related research projects by coordinating leaders, biostatistics, subject scheduling, and expert oversight.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | August 2, 2017 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $352,432 |
| NIH project number | 5P50DC015857-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11397413 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not directly a patient-facing study, but patients with eye conditions may participate in the related Projects 3 and 4 through scheduled visits and data collection.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in the four core projects or their associated patient-facing activities may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds an Administrative Core that coordinates all activities for a four-project eye research center. It includes a Program Director, a biostatistician and assistant, subject coordinators for patient scheduling, and an External Advisory Committee of six senior scientists who guide scientific progress. The Core ensures collaboration across projects, manages shared resources, and provides governance to keep the center on track. Patients may benefit indirectly through streamlined research activities and more efficient use of resources that speed up discoveries related to eye health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the center could accelerate new eye-health advances by improving coordination and data quality across multiple projects.
How similar studies have gone: External advisory oversight and coordinated cores have shown improved efficiency and progress in multi-project centers, though the exact model varies by institution.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kujawa, Sharon G — Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
- Study coordinator: Kujawa, Sharon G
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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.