Administrative Core powering regional biomedical research collaboration
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Nebraska Medical Center · NIH-11435666 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A regional network led by nine partner institutions in Nebraska and nearby states uses strong governance and shared services to boost biomedical research capacity and translational work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nebraska Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Omaha, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2016 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,901,262 |
| NIH project number | 2P50GM115458-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11435666 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients in Nebraska and neighboring IDeA states who may benefit from faster access to translational research and future clinical opportunities backed by a strong research infrastructure.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefits may be limited for those not involved in translational studies or who are outside the program's geographic scope.
What this research studies
This grant funds an Administrative Core that coordinates leadership, governance, and infrastructure for a multi-institution biomedical research network. It supports budgeting, compliance, reporting, and multi-site sub-award management while fostering team science, mentorship, and sustainable governance. The project emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and adapting to new scientific opportunities to accelerate translational research that benefits regional health needs. It includes community engagement, professional development, and data management to ensure rigorous, compliant operations across all cores.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the network could speed translation of biomedical discoveries into better health care for people in the region.
How similar studies have gone: Past similar networks using administrative cores have shown improved coordination and faster multi-site research progress.
Where this research is happening
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rizzo, Matthew — University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Rizzo, Matthew
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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.