Administrative Core for a PKD Center coordinating biospecimens, cell models, and clinical research
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Kansas Medical Center · NIH-11420604 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds an Administrative Core that helps a PKD research center run smoothly and connect researchers, clinicians, and patient partners.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $112,887 |
| NIH project number | 5U54DK126126-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11420604 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers, clinicians, and patient partners involved in PKD Center activities; not a direct treatment study for patients.
✕Less likely to help
This core does not provide direct patient care or enrollment in a clinical trial.
What this research studies
If you or a loved one has adult polycystic kidney disease, this grant supports the core operations that organize biospecimens, cell models, and clinical research. The Administrative Core coordinates with national PKD networks, coordinates core activities, and facilitates patient engagement and education programs. It also runs a student research program to train the next generation of PKD researchers. While not a direct patient treatment, the core helps ensure high-quality resources and collaboration so future PKD discoveries can translate to care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Improved access to well-curated biospecimens and reliable research resources may accelerate future treatments for PKD patients.
How similar studies have gone: Administrative cores have successfully supported multi-center PKD research collaborations and resource sharing in prior PKD consortia.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wallace, Darren P. — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Wallace, Darren P.
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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.