Administrative Core for Center Coordination and Participant Management
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Colorado · NIH-11400016 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A central Administrative Core at the University of Colorado coordinates all research projects, cores, and participant activities to keep the center running smoothly and ensure participants from families and twin studies can take part in follow-up assessments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boulder, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | December 1, 1996 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $129,930 |
| NIH project number | 5P50HD027802-34 |
| Project ID | NIH-11400016 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals and families involved in the center’s research projects, including participants from the new clinic sample and those from prior twin studies, who consent to ongoing participation.
✕Less likely to help
Participants not involved in ongoing follow-up or whose data collection is not part of the Center’s current activities may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds the core administrative team to manage the center’s day-to-day operations, including scientific and administrative tasks. It coordinates recruitment and retention of participants, such as the new clinic sample of 600 families, and oversees follow-up assessments from prior twin studies. The core also monitors risks, evaluates benchmarks for center success, and facilitates collaboration by inviting an External Scientific Advisory Board. By handling logistics, governance, and communication, it enables researchers to focus on advancing the center’s scientific goals. This role is essential for maintaining consistency, data quality, and participant engagement across projects.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the center’s work could lead to more reliable research findings and faster progress in understanding the studied conditions, benefiting patients through improved science and collaboration.
How similar studies have gone: Centers with strong administrative cores that coordinate large participant cohorts have shown improved research efficiency and clearer benchmarks, though outcomes can vary by project.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado
Boulder, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Willcutt, Erik G — University of Colorado
- Study coordinator: Willcutt, Erik 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.