Creating a collaborative network to enhance biomedical research
Official title: CONNECT: Collaborative Network for Nurturing Ecosystems of Common Fund Team Science
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-11054657 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping scientists work better together to find new treatments and improve healthcare, which could eventually benefit patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $724,524 |
| NIH project number | 5U54OD036472-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11054657 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by conditions that are the focus of ongoing biomedical research efforts.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions not addressed by the current biomedical research initiatives may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of biomedical research through the establishment of a collaborative network. Led by experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the project aims to develop operational guidelines and communication protocols that facilitate teamwork among researchers. By utilizing innovative tools and hosting events like hackathons, the initiative encourages diverse teams to solve complex scientific challenges. Patients may benefit indirectly as the research aims to accelerate the development of new treatments and improve healthcare outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster and more effective biomedical discoveries that improve patient care.
How similar studies have gone: Other collaborative research initiatives have shown success in enhancing biomedical research outcomes, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chen, Jake Yue — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Chen, Jake Yue
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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.