Delaware’s Clinical and Translational Research Acceleration Program
Official title: Delaware Clinical and Translational Research ACCEL Program
Funded at University of Delaware · NIH-11408681 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide-funded program helps Delaware researchers turn health ideas into real tests and services for adults, including diverse 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) | $3,608,284 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM104941-14 |
| Project ID | NIH-11408681 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults in Delaware, including diverse populations, who may participate in current or future translational studies through affiliated institutions.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals outside the consortium's reach or without access to participating sites may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a multi-institution collaboration in Delaware to strengthen infrastructure for clinical and translational research. It focuses on building sustainable research capacity across the state and ensuring that studies consider the needs of all community members. The team includes the University of Delaware as the leader, with Nemours, Christiana Care Health System, and Delaware State University as partners, working together to speed the translation of discoveries into patient care. The program emphasizes a bi-directional flow of information between researchers and the communities they serve.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could speed the development of health improvements and medical practices that benefit Delaware residents.
How similar studies have gone: Previous ACCEL/IDeA-CTR efforts have built durable CT research networks and infrastructure with ongoing improvements in health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Delaware
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hicks, Gregory E — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Hicks, Gregory E
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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.