Advancing Health Discoveries at UC Irvine
Institute for Clinical and Translational Science
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE · NIH-11139485
This program aims to speed up the process of turning new scientific discoveries into real-world health solutions for patients, including those with rare diseases and children.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (IRVINE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11139485 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This initiative at UC Irvine creates a dynamic center to accelerate how new scientific findings move from the laboratory to patient care. It focuses on several key areas, such as improving clinical trials for rare diseases and developing new cell-based treatments and diagnostic tools for various health conditions. The program also explores innovative ways to use AI and robotics to improve neurorehabilitation. The ultimate goal is to bring these advanced discoveries into clinical practice to benefit people in the community with a wide range of health challenges.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This grant supports broad translational research, so specific patient qualifications are not directly applicable to the grant itself, but rather to the individual projects it enables.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate direct treatment or participation in a specific clinical trial would need to look at the individual projects emerging from this larger initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to faster development of new treatments, better diagnostic tools, and improved rehabilitation methods for many health conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Clinical and translational science institutes like this one have a proven track record of fostering research that leads to new medical advancements.
Where this research is happening
IRVINE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE — IRVINE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: VILAIN, ERIC J. — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE
- Study coordinator: VILAIN, ERIC J.
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 below.