Administrative Core of a cardiovascular redox biology and disease training program
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Louisiana State Univ Hsc Shreveport · NIH-11379098 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national program at Louisiana State University Shreveport aims to grow junior researchers in redox biology and cardiovascular disease through mentorship, training, and shared facilities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louisiana State Univ Hsc Shreveport NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Shreveport, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2018 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $589,753 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM121307-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11379098 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable for this administrative grant; it does not enroll patients but supports researchers who study cardiovascular diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with cardiovascular disease are not direct participants in this core, though future research from supported investigators may benefit them.
What this research studies
This NIH grant supports an Administrative Core that runs a comprehensive center focused on redox biology and cardiovascular disease. It provides mentorship for junior faculty, manages advisory committees, oversees a pilot grant mechanism, and coordinates education and evaluation to help researchers secure independent funding. The core also centralizes project documentation and ensures compliance with program requirements, while maintaining core facilities and program operations. The goal is to nurture careers and advance understanding of how redox biology influences cardiovascular pathophysiology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could accelerate the development of new cardiovascular disease research leaders and therapeutic approaches.
How similar studies have gone: Previous center-cofunded programs have shown that structured mentorship and dedicated cores improve junior faculty success in obtaining major funding.
Where this research is happening
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Louisiana State Univ Hsc Shreveport
Shreveport, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kevil, Christopher G — Louisiana State Univ Hsc Shreveport
- Study coordinator: Kevil, Christopher G
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.