Administrative Core for a South Dakota translational research center
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Avera Mckennan · NIH-11435891 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds a central leadership office to connect basic science with clinical care and community health in South Dakota.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Avera Mckennan NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Sioux Falls, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $623,736 |
| NIH project number | 1P20GM165544-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11435891 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease dementia or related conditions in South Dakota who participate in affiliated studies or receive improved clinical practices could benefit.
✕Less likely to help
This core itself does not directly test a therapy; benefits depend on downstream research and care improvements.
What this research studies
If this grant is funded, a dedicated Administrative Core will coordinate researchers across universities and health systems, ensure regulatory and financial oversight, and monitor progress toward milestones. It aims to bridge gaps between laboratory discoveries and real-life care for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in South Dakota. The core will include leadership teams, a Medical Advisory Board, and data-driven evaluation to continually improve programs and outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: A coordinated translational research network could accelerate new treatments and better care for people with Alzheimer’s-related conditions in the region.
How similar studies have gone: Similar administrative cores exist in translational centers and have shown improved coordination and faster translation of findings, though results vary by setting.
Where this research is happening
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Avera Mckennan
Sioux Falls, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Elliott, Amy J — Avera Mckennan
- Study coordinator: Elliott, Amy J
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.