Administrative Core to Coordinate Tobacco Regulatory Science at Penn State TCORS
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr · NIH-11394461 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant supports a central team that coordinates researchers, FDA staff, and partner institutions to guide and manage tobacco regulatory science projects.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hershey, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $361,736 |
| NIH project number | 5U54DA058271-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11394461 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals affected by tobacco use or exposure who may benefit from future regulatory-science findings, policy changes, or educational materials.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not currently involved in tobacco exposure or use may not directly benefit from administrative coordination.
What this research studies
From a patient-facing perspective, the Administrative Core keeps researchers, regulators, and collaborators aligned so that studies on tobacco products can move forward smoothly and safely. It oversees governance, budgeting, and ethical obligations, ensuring timely responses to regulatory priorities. It also helps organize meetings and external advice to keep projects patient-centered and compliant with standards. While the core itself focuses on administration, its work enables meaningful, patient-relevant tobacco research to advance efficiently.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this core could accelerate high-quality tobacco regulatory science that informs safer products and clearer public health guidance for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Administrative cores have successfully streamlined multi-institutional regulatory science projects in other centers, enabling faster translation of findings.
Where this research is happening
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Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr
Hershey, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Muscat, Joshua E — Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Muscat, Joshua 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.