Administrative Core to strengthen Mississippi’s biomedical research network
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Southern Mississippi · NIH-11415900 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant supports a statewide network to build research capacity in Mississippi, connect colleges and communities, and train students for health-related careers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern Mississippi NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hattiesburg, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2001 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,402,115 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103476-25 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415900 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are students and researchers at Mississippi institutions who want to pursue biomedical research and health-related careers, including collaboration with community partners.
✕Less likely to help
Patients may not directly benefit from administrative activities, but the program aims to enhance regional research capacity that could indirectly improve health over time.
What this research studies
The Administrative Core coordinates a collaborative network of colleges and community groups to boost biomedical research across Mississippi. It provides leadership, oversight, and logistical support so multiple cores can work together toward shared goals. The aim is to improve research capabilities at primarily undergraduate institutions, foster collaborations, and develop a skilled biomedical workforce in the state. This program helps universities, researchers, and students access infrastructure and opportunities to contribute to health improvements in Mississippians.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this grant could expand research opportunities, improve local health outcomes, and create a stronger pipeline for students entering health-related careers.
How similar studies have gone: Similar statewide research networks have shown that centralized coordination improves collaboration and access to infrastructure across institutions.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rangachari, Vijay — University of Southern Mississippi
- Study coordinator: Rangachari, Vijay
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.