Administrative Core supporting pediatric translational research at Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst · NIH-11386597 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A funding program provides leadership and infrastructure support to a pediatric translational research center to help researchers in Arkansas develop and sustain pediatric science.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | July 11, 2017 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $411,237 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM121293-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11386597 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable for direct patient participation; the grant supports researchers and infrastructure within a pediatric research center.
✕Less likely to help
This grant itself does not enroll patients; it instead strengthens resources and training for researchers working with pediatric conditions.
What this research studies
This grant funds an Administrative Core to oversee the Center for Translational Pediatric Research (CTPR) at Arkansas Children’s Research Institute. It emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and the development of faculty to secure future NIH and extramural support. The core also aims to establish and manage core facilities, a pilot project program, and a rigorous evaluation plan to ensure ongoing progress. The focus is on building a robust research environment that accelerates pediatric translational science. The effort is designed to strengthen infrastructure and longevity of the center, with outcomes linked to future competitive grants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could create a stronger research ecosystem that helps pediatric scientists translate discoveries into better child health care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous COBRE-supported centers have shown how administrative and mentoring structures can boost junior investigator productivity and grant success.
Where this research is happening
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Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst
Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tackett, Alan — Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst
- Study coordinator: Tackett, Alan
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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.