Creating a center for clinical and translational research in Louisville
Official title: Administrative Core (AC)
Funded at University of Louisville · NIH-10983874 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a new center at the University of Louisville to make it easier for students, faculty, and community members to join clinical trials and research projects, all with the goal of improving health and finding better treatments for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Louisville NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Louisville, United States) |
| Project start | July 10, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $338,117 |
| NIH project number | 1P20GM155899-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10983874 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals from diverse backgrounds who are interested in participating in clinical trials or benefiting from new therapeutic developments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not located in or near Louisville may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to establish the Louisville Clinical and Translational Research Center (LCTRC), which will enhance clinical and translational research efforts by integrating existing programs and resources at the University of Louisville. The center will provide a centralized access point for students, faculty, and community members to engage in clinical trials and research activities. It will focus on improving governance, increasing clinical trial capacity, and fostering collaboration among various research initiatives. By doing so, the LCTRC aims to address health disparities and improve public health outcomes through innovative therapeutics.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to clinical trials and novel treatments for patients in urban and rural populations.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully established similar centers, demonstrating the potential for enhanced clinical and translational research outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Louisville
Louisville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Klein, Jon — University of Louisville
- Study coordinator: Klein, Jon
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.