Administrative Core for Translational Research and Rural Health at Texas Tech
Official title: Texas Tech Center for Translational Research and Rural Health - Administrative Core
Funded at Texas Tech University Health Scis Center · NIH-11234882 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center-led effort to improve health in rural West Texas by coordinating translational research and community engagement to reduce chronic disease disparities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas Tech University Health Scis Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lubbock, United States) |
| Project start | September 3, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $896,494 |
| NIH project number | 1U54MD020892-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11234882 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Residents of rural West Texas with chronic diseases or at risk for chronic illness who could benefit from improved healthcare delivery and community-based interventions.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not residing in the West Texas region or not directly involved in translational efforts may not experience immediate benefits.
What this research studies
This grant funds an Administrative Core within a regional translational research center to identify health needs, engage communities, and build a workforce focused on rural health disparities. It emphasizes partnerships with local communities, dissemination of findings, and implementation of interventions to improve care in sparsely populated areas. The aim is to translate biomedical insights into practical strategies that reduce chronic disease burden and improve health outcomes for residents across West Texas. The initiative leverages existing rural health connections and seeks sustained funding to maintain ongoing collaboration and impact.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in rural West Texas could see more effective, accessible health interventions and improved management of chronic diseases through better research-to-care translation.
How similar studies have gone: Previous rural health translational efforts have informed better care delivery and community engagement, though regional implementation remains variable.
Where this research is happening
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Texas Tech University Health Scis Center
Lubbock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcmahon, Lance R. — Texas Tech University Health Scis Center
- Study coordinator: Mcmahon, Lance R.
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.