Advance Clinical and Translational Research for Rhode Island Health
Official title: Advance Clinical and Translational Research (Advance-CTR)
Funded at Brown University · NIH-11436044 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Rhode Island research center is being renewed to speed up real-world health improvements for people in the state and beyond.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2016 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $5,413,329 |
| NIH project number | 2P50GM115677-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11436044 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals with chronic conditions, behavioral health needs, or maternal and child health concerns in Rhode Island who could benefit from translational research outcomes.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not directly engaged in Rhode Island health priorities or those outside the program's focus areas may see limited direct benefits.
What this research studies
This grant supports Brown University and partners to strengthen a networked center that moves promising ideas in clinical and translational research into practical health improvements. It focuses on areas like chronic disease, mental health, maternal and child health, and issues such as substance use, aging, access to care, and costs. The program aims to expand collaboration, training, and community engagement to accelerate discoveries into solutions that benefit Rhode Island communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in Rhode Island could see faster access to better treatments, prevention strategies, and improved health services.
How similar studies have gone: Prior CTR networks have shown that coordinated translational efforts can accelerate health improvements when strong partnerships and community engagement are in place.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rounds, Sharon Irene Smith — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Rounds, Sharon Irene Smith
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.