Great Plains CTR for child health and rural care powered by AI
Official title: Great Plains IDeA-CTR
Funded at University of Nebraska Medical Center · NIH-11435665 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide network focused on improving health care for children ages 0-11 in rural and urban Great Plains areas, using AI-enabled systems to speed up research and make care more accessible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nebraska Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Omaha, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2016 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $5,118,225 |
| NIH project number | 2P50GM115458-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11435665 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children aged 0-11 in the Great Plains region, particularly in areas with limited access to pediatric care.
✕Less likely to help
Children and families in areas outside the region or with conditions not prioritized by the network may see limited direct benefits.
What this research studies
This grant supports a mature, regional research network that unites universities, clinics, and communities to address child health and access to care. It uses AI-enabled tools and data infrastructure to move translational research from discovery to real-world impact, with a track record of pilot projects and mentorship for young investigators. The program emphasizes community engagement, workforce development, and partnerships with other national research cores to accelerate discoveries that improve health outcomes for children in the Great Plains. The renewal shifts to a P50 mechanism to consolidate resources and scale proven approaches across the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could speed up new treatments, improve care access for children, and strengthen local research capacity across rural and urban settings.
How similar studies have gone: Past cycles have launched hundreds of pilot projects and built a regional data infrastructure, suggesting strong potential for impact with continued support.
Where this research is happening
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rizzo, Matthew — University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Rizzo, Matthew
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.