Clinical Resources Core supports Oklahoma health research for better care
Official title: Clinical Resources Core
Funded at University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr · NIH-11406253 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds a centralized core that helps researchers recruit people, manage samples, and access de-identified patient data to study and improve health in Oklahoma, including American Indian communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oklahoma City, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2013 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $636,668 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM104938-14 |
| Project ID | NIH-11406253 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals with chronic health conditions and those willing to participate in research through registries, cohorts, or biospecimen donation, particularly from rural or American Indian populations.
✕Less likely to help
People not engaged in research activities or not using the core's services may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
The Clinical Resources Core provides the infrastructure, staff, and biospecimen services that enable clinical and translational research in Oklahoma. It supports participant recruitment, regulatory approvals, a CAP-certified biorepository, and access to de-identified patient data to run registries and cohorts. This work aims to address chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and arthritis/autoimmunity, with a focus on rural and tribal populations. Researchers can use these resources to pursue studies that could lead to better prevention and treatment options for Oklahoma residents, including American Indians.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the core could accelerate discoveries and improve health outcomes for Oklahoma residents, especially in rural and American Indian communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous use of centralized cores with biorepositories and data access has enabled faster, higher-quality clinical research and patient-centered findings.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
Oklahoma City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Scofield, Robert Hal — University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
- Study coordinator: Scofield, Robert Hal
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.