Administrative Core powering an interdisciplinary health equity research center
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Delaware State University · NIH-11368457 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds an Administrative Core at Delaware State University to coordinate resources, mentorship, and community engagement for a center focused on health equity across social, behavioral, and biomedical research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Delaware State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dover, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2022 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $975,662 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD015959-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11368457 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians at DSU and partner sites working on health equity, social determinants of health, and conditions with disproportionate impact on underserved groups.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefits will depend on future research projects; this core itself does not provide immediate patient treatment.
What this research studies
The Administrative Core will bring together researchers studying social and behavioral factors with biomedical scientists to address health disparities. It will coordinate center activities, support cores, and help investigators become competitive for NIH funding. The team will partner with the community to ensure research aligns with underserved populations’ needs and improves translational impact.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Strengthened collaboration and infrastructure could accelerate health equity research that benefits underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: There is a track record of NIH-funded centers coordinating interdisciplinary teams to advance health equity, with successful project management and mentorship components.
Where this research is happening
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Delaware State University
Dover, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harrington, Melissa a — Delaware State University
- Study coordinator: Harrington, Melissa a
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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.