Conferences for Directors of Comparative Medicine Resource Centers
Official title: NIH Comparative Medicine Resource Director's Meetings
Funded at Texas A&m University-Kingsville · NIH-10989915 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing together leaders from resource centers that help with biomedical research to chat about their challenges and share new ideas, with the first meeting happening in August 2024 in Rockville, MD.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas A&m University-Kingsville NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kingsville, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1 |
| NIH project number | 5R13OD034646-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10989915 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include researchers and professionals involved in biomedical research and resource management.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in biomedical research or do not have a connection to resource management may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research involves organizing a series of conferences for Directors of Resource Centers funded by the NIH. These conferences will provide a platform for discussing challenges and opportunities in managing resources that support biomedical research. Attendees will include prominent scientists and NIH staff, who will share insights and innovations in the field. The first conference is scheduled for August 2024 in Rockville, MD, with subsequent conferences planned for 2026 and 2028.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the effectiveness of biomedical research resources, ultimately benefiting patient care and treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach of organizing conferences is common in the research community, the specific focus on comparative medicine resource centers is a targeted initiative that may yield new insights.
Where this research is happening
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Texas A&m University-Kingsville
Kingsville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sanchez, Elda E. — Texas A&m University-Kingsville
- Study coordinator: Sanchez, Elda E.
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.