Administrative Core supports a center studying FMR1 premutation disorders across life
Official title: Admin Core
Funded at University of South Carolina at Columbia · NIH-11416731 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A funding center is coordinating research to understand FXTAS and FXAND across the lifespan to help people with the FMR1 premutation.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2025 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $246,327 |
| NIH project number | 5P50HD118708-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11416731 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with the FMR1 premutation who may develop FXTAS, FXAND, or related phenotypes.
✕Less likely to help
People without the FMR1 premutation or without FXTAS/FXAND features may not directly benefit from this core.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Administrative Core of a center focused on translating findings about FXTAS and FXAND into broader understanding and potential benefits for people with the FMR1 premutation. It supports cross-project communication, shared resources, and budget management so researchers can work together efficiently. The work connects genetic, molecular, cognitive, and clinical aspects to build a comprehensive view of how these conditions manifest over time. The center aims to amplify impact by fostering collaboration and ensuring resources reach studies that could improve care and outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the center could streamline efforts to translate basic findings into clinical insights for individuals with the FMR1 premutation.
How similar studies have gone: Previous centers with administrative cores have shown improvements in collaboration, efficiency, and knowledge dissemination across projects.
Where this research is happening
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University of South Carolina at Columbia
Columbia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roberts, Jane E — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Roberts, Jane E
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.