Developing resources to improve care for acute kidney injury
Official title: Resource Development Core
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-10915663 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding new ways to help doctors and researchers better understand and treat acute kidney injury (AKI) by using advanced technology and sharing important information, so patients can receive better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $146,418 |
| NIH project number | 5U54DK137307-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10915663 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at risk for or currently experiencing acute kidney injury.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with chronic kidney disease or those not affected by acute kidney injury may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating innovative resources to support the study and treatment of acute kidney injury (AKI). It aims to connect various researchers and provide them with the tools needed to enhance both pre-clinical and clinical research. By utilizing advanced techniques such as big data analysis and artificial intelligence, the project seeks to improve patient care and address health disparities. The initiative will also work on harmonizing electronic health records to facilitate better data management across institutions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment options for patients suffering from acute kidney injury.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using big data and AI to improve patient outcomes in various medical fields, suggesting potential success for this approach in AKI.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Neyra, Javier a. — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Neyra, Javier a.
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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.