Clinical Research Resources Core for multi-institutional translational trials
Official title: Core 07: Clinical Research Resources Core
Funded at Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr · NIH-11404408 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A broad program supports clinical research activities across several institutions to speed up high-quality trials and patient-centered studies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2012 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $477,153 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM104940-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11404408 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are patients with cancers or chronic diseases seeking opportunities to participate in well-organized clinical trials within the LA CaTS network.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not enrolled in active clinical trials or not aligned with ongoing multi-institutional studies may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
This grant provides core infrastructure and training to enhance clinical trial activity across Louisiana-based institutions, with a focus on efficient data collection and multi-site collaboration. It will expand resources at LSU Health Shreveport and VA/UMC hospitals in New Orleans, and improve professional development and outreach to diverse populations. The effort aims to connect researchers, clinicians, and community members to advance translational research that could benefit patients with cancers and chronic diseases. By extending services beyond traditional trial units, the program seeks to make clinical research more accessible and effective for a wider patient population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience faster access to well-supported clinical trials and more reliable, patient-centered trial processes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous multi-institutional clinical research cores have improved data quality, collaboration, and trial efficiency in other regions.
Where this research is happening
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Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shellito, Judd E — Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
- Study coordinator: Shellito, Judd E
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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.