Health Research Core supports clinical and translational work in Montana
Official title: Health Research Core
Funded at University of Montana · NIH-11405029 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Health Research Core helps Montana researchers partner with clinics and public health groups to create patient-focused translational research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Montana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Missoula, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $793,544 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM155895-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11405029 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include patients and communities served by the eight Partner Organizations and Montana public health programs who could benefit from new translational research opportunities.
✕Less likely to help
Some pilot projects may not directly impact individual patients or may address foundational capacity-building rather than immediate clinical care.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Health Research Core to foster collaboration between the University of Montana and local health and public health organizations. It will establish memoranda of understanding with eight partner organizations and fund pilot and developmental clinical and translational research proposals. An external reviewer panel will help select high-quality projects, and the core will build capacity for translational research across Montana. The program aims to connect academic researchers with frontline clinics to move promising ideas toward real-world health improvements.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could accelerate translational projects that improve patient care and public health in Montana.
How similar studies have gone: Similar translational cores have expanded research collaborations and pilot funding pipelines in other regions, with positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Montana
Missoula, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Newcomer, Sophia Raff — University of Montana
- Study coordinator: Newcomer, Sophia Raff
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.