Centralized coordination for obesity and diabetes research activities
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11016918 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make research on obesity and diabetes easier and more effective by creating a central team that helps scientists communicate, manage their projects, and share resources, all to support better health outcomes for people dealing with these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $228,877 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CDK134901-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11016918 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are individuals affected by obesity or diabetes who may be involved in related clinical studies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not affected by obesity or diabetes may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Yale MPMOD by providing a centralized administrative core that oversees various scientific activities related to obesity and diabetes. It aims to facilitate communication between researchers and clients, manage budgets and workflows, and promote innovative phenotyping services. The core will also coordinate the shipping of research animals and ensure that all necessary agreements and records are maintained. By streamlining operations, this initiative seeks to support ongoing research efforts in metabolic health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved coordination and innovation in obesity and diabetes research, ultimately benefiting patients through enhanced treatment options.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully implemented centralized administrative cores to enhance research efficiency, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shulman, Gerald I — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Shulman, Gerald I
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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.