Administrative Core for Urology Research Center (O’Brien Center)
Official title: Admin-Core-001
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-11579832 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A central Core that supports a collaborative Urology research center to understand UTIs and urinary tract problems by coordinating leadership, data sharing, and administrative activities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 24, 2014 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $300,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U54DK104309-13 |
| Project ID | NIH-11579832 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with urinary tract infections or urinary tract dysfunction who may benefit from advances in understanding disease mechanisms and therapies.
✕Less likely to help
This specific Admin Core does not involve direct patient participation but supports research that may lead to patient benefits in the future.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Administrative Core of Columbia's Urology Cooperative Research Center, which organizes leadership, finances, and communication for a team studying UTIs and related urinary tract issues. It builds on five years of prior work and supports three research projects plus a new microbial genomics core. The Core ensures collaboration across clinical, translational, and basic science teams and manages data dissemination to researchers and the public. Patients could benefit indirectly through faster translation of findings into better prevention and treatment strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Improved coordination and data sharing could accelerate new approaches to preventing and treating UTIs and related urinary conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Prior centers of this type have shown that strong administrative and data-sharing frameworks can accelerate translational outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mendelsohn, Cathy Lee — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Mendelsohn, Cathy Lee
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.