Developing sustainable clinical and translational research in Montana
Official title: Health Research Core
Funded at University of Montana · NIH-10984325 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing together local health organizations and researchers in Montana to work on new health projects that can help improve care for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Montana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Missoula, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $793,545 |
| NIH project number | 1P20GM155895-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10984325 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals residing in Montana who are affected by health conditions that are the focus of the collaborative research efforts.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of Montana or those with health conditions not addressed by the research collaborations may not receive any benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
The Health Research Core aims to enhance clinical and translational research in Montana by fostering collaborations between academic researchers and local health organizations. This initiative will involve establishing partnerships with various clinical and public health entities to build research capacity and support innovative research projects. The core will also manage a funding program for pilot research proposals, ensuring that high-quality studies are supported and reviewed by external experts. Patients may benefit from improved health research initiatives that directly address local health needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and more effective treatments tailored to the needs of Montana's population.
How similar studies have gone: Similar collaborative approaches in other regions have shown success in enhancing local health research and improving patient care outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Montana
Missoula, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Newcomer, Sophia Raff — University of Montana
- Study coordinator: Newcomer, Sophia Raff
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.