Administrative Core for Pathogens of Human Significance COBRE
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Rhode Island Hospital · NIH-11394303 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A hospital-based program is creating a hub to mentor researchers and manage funds to tackle serious infections like tuberculosis, malaria, schistosomiasis, and Ebola, with a focus on improving care for children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | August 16, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $702,510 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM156688-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11394303 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Pediatric patients and populations affected by tuberculosis, malaria, schistosomiasis, or Ebola virus disease could indirectly benefit through faster translation of research into treatments and preventive strategies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not connected to infectious disease research or not in pediatric settings may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
This grant funds an Administrative Core that supports multiple research projects under the Pathogens COBRE, helping researchers become independent and coordinating mentoring, evaluation, and financial management. It includes organizing an annual symposium, piloting new studies, and implementing a disease-focused immersion program to accelerate translational work. The goal is to create a collaborative, well-run environment where researchers can advance toward clinical impact in pediatric infectious diseases. The core will also track progress through benchmarking and support the governance provided by the Advisory Committee. Overall, it aims to strengthen infrastructure so researchers can develop practical solutions for children affected by serious infections.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this core could accelerate development of new interventions and better care pathways for children with deadly infections.
How similar studies have gone: COBREs have previously shown success in consolidating mentorship and administrative support to accelerate translational research, though outcomes depend on project execution.
Where this research is happening
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Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Friedman, Jennifer F — Rhode Island Hospital
- Study coordinator: Friedman, Jennifer F
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.