Administrative Core for Genomics Research Center at UTRGV
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · NIH-11421429 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A core administrative grant supports a genomics research center at UTRGV to boost genomics projects, collaboration, and capacity for better understanding complex diseases like adult-onset diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Edinburg, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $229,658 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HG013247-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11421429 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with or at risk for adult-onset diabetes mellitus who may benefit from faster genomics-driven research advances.
✕Less likely to help
Patients seeking direct, hands-on clinical interventions from this core may not participate.
What this research studies
This grant funds the administrative hub that coordinates genomics research across the university, helping researchers partner with national resources and manage projects efficiently. It focuses on leadership, coordination, evaluation, and financial oversight to strengthen the research environment and productivity. Through regular advisory input and continuous quality improvement, the center aims to increase publications, discoveries, and future funding opportunities. The emphasis on complex diseases suggests downstream benefits for conditions such as adult-onset diabetes as the center advances genomics capabilities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may benefit from faster advances in genomics understanding related to complex diseases and stronger translational opportunities.
How similar studies have gone: Other administrative core grants have demonstrated improved research productivity and collaboration, though outcomes vary by institution.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Williams-Blangero, Sarah a. — University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- Study coordinator: Williams-Blangero, Sarah a.
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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.