Health Research Core to Boost Rhode Island Clinical and Translational Research
Official title: Health Research (HR) Core
Funded at Brown University · NIH-11436049 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A funding program at Brown University helps Rhode Island researchers gain mentorship, time, and pilot funding to advance patient-centered clinical and community health research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2016 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $955,962 |
| NIH project number | 2P50GM115677-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11436049 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are Rhode Island-based clinicians, researchers, and early-stage investigators pursuing translational projects with potential to benefit patients and communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not connected to the targeted community or condition-specific studies may see indirect benefits through improved research infrastructure.
What this research studies
The Health Research Core supports early-career researchers and clinicians by expanding pilot projects, mentoring, and protected time for research efforts. It emphasizes collaboration across institutions and with community partners to strengthen translational research that could improve patient care in Rhode Island. The program will fund high-impact, interdisciplinary studies and develop a workforce through structured mentoring and project management support. It aims to connect researchers with practice-based networks to accelerate translation of findings into real-world health improvements.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could speed up the development of patient-centered clinical and community health interventions in Rhode Island.
How similar studies have gone: Previous pilot programs in Phases I and II successfully strengthened CTR capacity and competitiveness for external funding.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tuuli, Methodius Gamuo — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Tuuli, Methodius Gamuo
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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.