Expanding Translational Science to Improve Arkansans’ Health
Official title: Expanding Translational Science in Arkansas
Funded at Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis · NIH-11384339 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multi-year NIH grant aims to bring faster, real-world health improvements to people in Arkansas by strengthening translational science and clinical research networks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $3,823,189 |
| NIH project number | 5UM1TR004909-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11384339 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are Arkansans with chronic conditions who face geographic barriers to care and could participate in translational research initiatives or related clinical collaborations.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not connected to participating clinics or whose conditions are not addressed by the pilot translational innovations may see no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports expanding translational science at the Translational Research Institute in Arkansas to turn research ideas into real health improvements for Arkansans, especially those with limited access to care. It focuses on integrating translational science principles into everyday clinical trials, partnerships with primary care clinics, and collaborative teams across institutions. The goal is to test and spread innovations that can move proven health solutions from the lab into real-world practice, benefiting patients across the state.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, Arkansans could see faster access to effective health interventions and improved management of chronic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Prior CTSA programs have shown that expanding translational science networks can speed the adoption of effective clinical solutions.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: James, Laura P — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: James, Laura P
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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.