Administrative Core to support a cross-institution training network for kidney, urology, and hematology research
Official title: KUH-TN Administrative Core
Funded at Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru · NIH-11423867 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A network-wide administrative core helps train and connect researchers across Cleveland and Columbus to advance kidney, urology, and blood disease science.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2021 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $173,699 |
| NIH project number | 2U2CDK129440-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11423867 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are researchers, clinicians, and trainees affiliated with the member institutions who aim to pursue careers in kidney, urology, or hematology research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients may not directly benefit from administrative activities, but could gain from enhanced research capabilities and training outcomes.
What this research studies
This grant funds an Administrative Core that coordinates a multi-institution training network across five Cleveland-area institutions and Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. It focuses on governance, communications, advisory groups, and evaluation to help trainees reach their career goals. The network offers access to training resources, new technologies, and career development support for both adult and pediatric kidney, urology, and hematology research. The arrangement enables collaborations and cross-site mentorship to strengthen future researchers in these fields.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could accelerate career development for researchers in kidney, urology, and hematology, benefiting patients through improved future therapies and clinical practices.
How similar studies have gone: Multi-institution training networks have shown benefits in coordinating resources and advancing trainee development in biomedical research.
Where this research is happening
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Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru
Cleveland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sedor, John R. — Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru
- Study coordinator: Sedor, John R.
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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.