Health Research Core for Mississippi Clinical and Translational Research
Official title: HR Core
Funded at University of Mississippi Med Ctr · NIH-11435574 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A central hub in Mississippi coordinates clinical and translational research to grow local expertise, support investigator-led studies, and expand access to trials for people with chronic diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Mississippi Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jackson, United States) |
| Project start | August 18, 2016 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,621,008 |
| NIH project number | 2P50GM115428-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11435574 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are Mississippi residents with chronic diseases who might participate in future clinical trials or observational studies conducted under MCCTR.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not eligible for specific studies funded by MCCTR or those not living in Mississippi may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
The Health Research Core at MCCTR acts as the backbone for managing and supporting clinical and translational projects across Mississippi. It helps researchers design, review, and fund projects focused on major chronic diseases, with an emphasis on building a skilled workforce and increasing patient-involved studies. The core ensures compliance with ethical and regulatory rules, monitors participant safety, and advances professional development for researchers. By coordinating with other cores, it aims to make high-impact clinical trials and observational studies more common in the state. The ultimate goal is to generate research ready for external funding and to improve health outcomes for Mississippians.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the core could accelerate the pace of patient-centered research and bring more clinical trials to Mississippi.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research cores in regional centers have shown improved study quality, faster initiation of trials, and greater grant success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Mississippi Med Ctr
Jackson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hall, Michael Edward — University of Mississippi Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Hall, Michael Edward
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.