Delaware ACCEL CTR TEVAL Core: Tracking and Evaluation for Clinical Translational Research
Official title: Delaware Clinical and Translational Research ACCEL Program (TEVAL Core)
Funded at University of Delaware · NIH-11408701 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program in Delaware is testing how to measure and improve how well clinical and translational research resources work for patients and communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 25, 2013 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $116,873 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM104941-14 |
| Project ID | NIH-11408701 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients in Delaware who may benefit from improved access to high-quality translational research opportunities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly engaged in research infrastructure activities may not experience immediate benefits.
What this research studies
This grant supports a TEVAL core that tracks metrics and helps leaders use data to improve research infrastructure and collaboration. It focuses on summative evaluation to show the impact of research activities on patients, institutions, and community health. The goal is to enable data-driven decisions that strengthen Delaware’s ability to translate research into better care and health outcomes for residents.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Better understanding of what works in Delaware’s clinical research system could lead to faster, more effective patient-centered discoveries.
How similar studies have gone: Similar translational research evaluation efforts have informed improvements in research capacity and accountability in other regions.
Where this research is happening
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University of Delaware
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Giancola, Susan Poland — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Giancola, Susan Poland
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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.