Administrative Core to run a regional Translational Science Center
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr · NIH-11404382 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center-wide Administrative Core supports leadership, coordination, and systems to keep a multi-institution translational research center running smoothly in Louisiana.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2012 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $401,138 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM104940-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11404382 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and patients enrolled in Louisiana translational projects may indirectly benefit through faster, coordinated research progress.
✕Less likely to help
Patients will not directly participate in this administrative activity, and individual patient outcomes are not the focus of this grant.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Administrative Core of the LA CaTS Center to streamline governance, budgeting, and communication across partner institutions. It helps align the core facilities and administrative teams to reduce barriers and bridge research gaps. The core works with leadership committees and community partners to sustain collaboration and efficient operations over the next several years. The focus is on building and maintaining infrastructure that enables researchers to pursue health-outcome improvements for people in Louisiana.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this core could speed up translational research efforts that aim to improve health outcomes for patients in Louisiana.
How similar studies have gone: Similar administrative cores in translational centers have shown improved collaboration and project efficiency in prior funding cycles.
Where this research is happening
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Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Katzmarzyk, Peter Todd — Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
- Study coordinator: Katzmarzyk, Peter Todd
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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.