Cyberinfrastructure for Clinical and Translational Research Enhancement
Official title: Core 08: Cyberinfrastructure Enhancement Core
Funded at Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr · NIH-11404389 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds a high-tech hub to improve data, collaboration, and telehealth tools for researchers and clinics in Louisiana, helping clinicians use cutting-edge infrastructure to advance patient care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2012 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $85,216 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM104940-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11404389 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients connected to Louisiana clinics and hospitals participating in translational or clinical research who could benefit from improved data tools and telehealth capabilities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not engaged in research programs or without access to participating sites may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
The Cyberinfrastructure Enhancement Core strengthens the network of partners and resources needed for clinical and translational research. It updates secure data management, supports remote and in-person work, and provides reliable video conferencing to boost telehealth and community engagement. The goal is to reduce Louisiana’s chronic disease burden by enabling investigators to conduct research more efficiently and collaboratively. This core ties into the Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science (LA CaTS) program and leverages state networks like LONI to support investigators and communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from faster translation of research findings into care, better access to telehealth, and more coordinated clinical studies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous cycles have strengthened cyberinfrastructure and improved research operations, with ongoing impact on collaboration and data management.
Where this research is happening
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Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Alexander, David Eugene — Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
- Study coordinator: Alexander, David Eugene
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.