Administrative Core for SC-TRIMH: Strengthening Musculoskeletal Health Translational Research
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Clemson University · NIH-11413706 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A centralized administrative core supports a translational musculoskeletal health center to help move findings from the lab toward patient care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Clemson University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Clemson, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2018 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $786,755 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM121342-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413706 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with musculoskeletal conditions who may benefit from faster, more coordinated translational research and future clinical studies.
✕Less likely to help
Direct clinical benefits for patients are not the primary aim of this core; its impact is through enabling future patient-focused research.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Administrative Core of the SC-TRIMH COBRE, focusing on leadership, mentoring, and evaluation to improve how the center operates. It emphasizes an integrated framework that coordinates science, training, and strategic oversight to accelerate patient-centered outcomes. The core also supports collaborations that bridge bench work, computer simulation, and early in vivo assessments to make research more relevant to real people. By strengthening governance and program development, the center aims to improve the efficiency and impact of musculoskeletal research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the administrative infrastructure could accelerate translation of musculoskeletal discoveries into better patient care.
How similar studies have gone: COBRE-based administrative cores have previously shown improvements in research coordination and mentorship, contributing to translational progress.
Where this research is happening
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Clemson University
Clemson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yao, Hai — Clemson University
- Study coordinator: Yao, Hai
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.