Administrative Core supports statewide clinical research collaboration
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Brown University · NIH-11436045 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A centralized Administrative Core helps Rhode Island researchers work together more easily and responsibly across institutions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2016 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,578,496 |
| NIH project number | 2P50GM115677-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11436045 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients in Rhode Island whose conditions may benefit from faster access to trials and coordinated care could be impacted.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefit may be limited for individuals not involved in CTR activities or located outside the participating institutions.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Administrative Core for Advance RI-CTR to provide leadership, governance, and evaluation across partner institutions. It focuses on improving access to services, communications, and coordination to speed high-quality clinical and translational research in Rhode Island. The core plans to deploy a data management platform and enhance navigation services so investigators can access resources and meet reporting needs more efficiently. By consolidating inter-institutional activities, it aims to reduce barriers and strengthen the statewide CTR environment. The grant emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and capacity building to support future research projects.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients across Rhode Island could see faster access to coordinated clinical research and more streamlined participation opportunities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar administrative cores in multi-institution CTR programs have improved governance and collaboration, though results vary by region.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rounds, Sharon Irene Smith — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Rounds, Sharon Irene Smith
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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.