Creating a resource center to enhance kidney research and collaboration.
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Northwestern University at Chicago · NIH-10914908 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a new center at Northwestern University to bring together scientists from different fields to work on improving kidney health, and it aims to involve more people in kidney research and education.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $196,292 |
| NIH project number | 5U54DK137516-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10914908 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals affected by kidney diseases and those interested in advancements in kidney health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to kidney health may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to establish the first Physical Sciences-Kidney Resource Center at Northwestern University, focusing on improving kidney research through enhanced infrastructure and collaboration. The center will support transdisciplinary approaches, integrating physical sciences with kidney research to foster innovation and diversity among researchers. It will also facilitate training and outreach activities to engage a broader community in kidney health initiatives. By connecting with the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) network, the center seeks to enhance the overall impact of kidney research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly advance kidney disease understanding and treatment through innovative scientific approaches.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in integrating physical sciences with medical research have shown promise in enhancing treatment outcomes and fostering innovation.
Where this research is happening
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Northwestern University at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Quaggin, Susan E. — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Quaggin, Susan 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.