Delaware clinical and translational research acceleration program – pilot core
Official title: Delaware Clinical and Translational Research ACCEL Program (Pilot Core)
Funded at University of Delaware · NIH-11408685 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Delaware program helps doctors and researchers work together to kick-start many patient-focused studies and improve health for all Delawareans.
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) | $746,674 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM104941-14 |
| Project ID | NIH-11408685 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are Delaware residents with health concerns that could benefit from participating in pilot or community-engaged research projects.
✕Less likely to help
Some pilots may not directly improve individual care in the short term and others may not be eligible based on study criteria.
What this research studies
This grant supports a network of clinicians and scientists who work on translating findings into real-world care in Delaware. It funds pilot projects, community-engaged research, and infrastructure to make clinical research easier and more effective. The program emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and aims to remove barriers to turning ideas into health benefits for patients. It also focuses on broadening participation and ensuring research reflects diverse communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could speed up new treatments and better health practices for people in Delaware.
How similar studies have gone: Past pilot projects within ACCEL-CTR have shown that collaborative, community-engaged research accelerates the translation of findings into practice.
Where this research is happening
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University of Delaware
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wenner, Megan M — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Wenner, Megan M
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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.