Health Research Core accelerates clinical translational research across networks
Official title: Health Research Core
Funded at University of Nebraska Medical Center · NIH-11435670 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center funds small feasibility projects, development of independent investigators, and multi-site trials to advance regional clinical research.
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) | $1,649,046 |
| NIH project number | 2P50GM115458-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11435670 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinical teams at GP IDeA-CTR-N institutions are ideal collaborators and investigators.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in CTR networks or outside the GP IDeA-CTR-N regions may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
The Health Research Core (HR Core) manages and funds clinical translational research across GP IDeA-CTR-N institutions. It supports pilots, developmental grants to grow projects toward larger grants, and multi-site trials to boost capacity for clinical research. By promoting team science and community partnerships, HR Core connects researchers across institutions to translate findings into better health care. The program also emphasizes professional development and resource sharing to build a stronger regional research ecosystem. Through collaboration with other network cores, HR Core aims to strengthen research infrastructure and competitiveness for extramural funding.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could see faster development of new therapies and improved access to high-quality clinical trials in their region.
How similar studies have gone: Past programs with similar pilot-to-trial pathways have shown promise in building translational capacity and securing larger grants.
Where this research is happening
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Holstein, Sarah a — University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Holstein, Sarah a
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.