Health Research Core supports translational pilots in Midlands SC
Official title: CLINTRUSC Health Research Core (HR)
Funded at University of South Carolina at Columbia · NIH-11417509 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Core at the University of South Carolina helps fund and guide early-stage clinical and translational projects to improve health in the Midlands of South Carolina.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $433,237 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM155896-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11417509 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians in Midlands SC aiming to translate lab findings into clinical tests or therapies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in pilot translational projects or not located in the Midlands SC may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
The Health Research Core (HR Core) serves as the central hub for pilot and developmental projects, helping researchers grow the clinical research workforce and push new ideas toward patients. It coordinates from project solicitation to sharing study results, ensuring projects move smoothly from basic science toward clinical application. Led by experienced investigators, the core emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and career stages to bridge lab work and patient care. A dedicated project manager and compliance lead keep daily operations running and ensure regulatory and ethical standards are met. The overarching aim is to build a robust translational research program focused on diseases affecting Midlands residents.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could accelerate new treatments and better patient care for communities in the Midlands of SC.
How similar studies have gone: Past pilot and development programs have shown that structured support can move ideas toward clinical testing.
Where this research is happening
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University of South Carolina at Columbia
Columbia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bonilha, Leonardo F — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Bonilha, Leonardo F
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.