Creating a hub to turn biomedical discoveries into health products
Colorado AMC REACH Hub
['FUNDING_U01'] · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER · NIH-10475218
This study is all about helping researchers turn their great health ideas into real products that can help people, by providing them with guidance, skills, and funding at the Colorado REACH hub.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10475218 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project aims to accelerate the process of transforming academic biomedical discoveries into practical health products. It establishes the Colorado REACH hub at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, which will provide mentorship, skills development, and access to funding for inventors. The hub will support researchers from the initial idea stage through early product development, leveraging the university's extensive research resources and expertise. By fostering collaboration between academia and industry, the hub seeks to enhance the success rate of bringing innovative health solutions to market.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include patients with conditions that could be addressed by new biomedical products developed through this hub.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that are not targeted by the specific technologies developed through the hub may not receive any benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster development of new health products that improve patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives focused on translating biomedical discoveries into marketable products have shown success, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER — Aurora, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DUKE, RICHARD C — UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
- Study coordinator: DUKE, RICHARD C
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 below.