Administrative Core to Support a Center for Health Research and Community Partnerships
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Florida International University · NIH-11385945 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Core grant to help a cancer/biomedical center grow, collaborate, and mentor early-career researchers while strengthening ties with local communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida International University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Miami, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2017 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $146,278 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD012393-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11385945 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
N/A for this administrative core grant; not directly enrolling patients.
✕Less likely to help
N/A; the grant is infrastructure-focused and does not involve patient participation.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Administrative Core of a larger Center, focusing on building a strong community of health scholars and supporting early-stage investigators. It supports cross-core collaboration, internal and external partnerships, and entry points for community-university research projects. The Core will track progress, work with advisory boards, and expand partnerships with communities in South Florida. activities include cross-training, joint events, and incentives to engage in health research in collaboration with other cores.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could improve research quality and community-engaged health projects, benefiting patients through stronger translational partnerships.
How similar studies have gone: Centers with strong administrative cores have shown improved collaboration and mentoring, though outcomes depend on effective implementation.
Where this research is happening
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Florida International University
Miami, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wagner, Eric F — Florida International University
- Study coordinator: Wagner, Eric F
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.