Health Research Core drives better clinical research in South Dakota communities
Official title: Health Research Core
Funded at Avera Mckennan · NIH-11611040 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant supports a core team that funds and guides clinical and translational studies to improve health for rural, Indigenous, and military people in South Dakota.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Avera Mckennan NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Sioux Falls, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $238,287 |
| NIH project number | 1P20GM165544-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11611040 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians in South Dakota and collaborating institutions who have ideas addressing rural, Indigenous, or military health concerns and seek pilot funding.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the target communities or those not involved in the proposed pilot studies may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Health Research Core to run a tiered pilot and developmental awards program, helping local researchers turn ideas into actionable studies. It emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration and ongoing guidance from experienced cores to ensure projects are well-designed and impactful. The focus is on translating findings into better health outcomes for rural, Indigenous, and military populations, with community needs shaping the research agenda. The program includes annual reviews to learn what works and to improve the process for future investigators.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the HR Core could accelerate practical health improvements for communities in South Dakota, including Indigenous and military populations.
How similar studies have gone: Prior pilot/development programs in regional settings have shown that structured funding cores can boost translational research and collaboration.
Where this research is happening
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Avera Mckennan
Sioux Falls, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mccormack, Lacey a — Avera Mckennan
- Study coordinator: Mccormack, Lacey 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.