Funding and support for innovative research in heart and kidney diseases
Official title: Pilot Projects Program
Funded at University of Mississippi Med Ctr · NIH-10886526 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new researchers at the University of Mississippi Medical Center come up with fresh ideas to better understand and treat heart, kidney, and metabolic diseases, so they can make a real difference for people living with these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Mississippi Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jackson, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $387,500 |
| NIH project number | 5P30GM149404-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10886526 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals affected by cardiorenal and metabolic diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with unrelated health conditions or those not affected by cardiorenal or metabolic diseases may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Pilot Projects Program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center focuses on advancing research in cardiorenal and metabolic diseases. This program provides funding, mentoring, and resources to emerging investigators, helping them develop innovative projects that could lead to significant advancements in understanding and treating these conditions. By fostering collaboration among researchers, the program aims to enhance the overall research infrastructure and increase the number of successful grant applications in this critical area of health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and outcomes for patients with heart and kidney diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous phases of this program have shown success, with significant funding and numerous publications resulting from earlier pilot projects.
Where this research is happening
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University of Mississippi Med Ctr
Jackson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stec, David E — University of Mississippi Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Stec, David E
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.