Health Resources Core supports clinical and translational research at UofL
Official title: Health Resources (HR) Core
Funded at University of Louisville · NIH-11382438 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Health Resources core at the University of Louisville helps doctors and researchers work together to turn ideas into real health improvements for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Louisville NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Louisville, United States) |
| Project start | July 10, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $924,073 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM155899-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11382438 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are patients and communities served by CTR-D populations who may benefit from translational research improvements and early-stage clinical projects.
✕Less likely to help
Some patients may not directly benefit in the early phases if projects are foundational or investigator training-oriented.
What this research studies
This grant funds a Health Resources Core that manages CTR-D research activities, supports two types of projects, and helps early-career investigators gain resources to pursue extramural funding. It focuses on building a robust Clinical and Translational workforce and fostering collaborations between basic science and patient-focused care. The core handles application solicitation, review, and funding decisions, prioritizing projects that involve CTR-D populations or cross-disciplinary teams. By strengthening operational processes and providing pilot and developmental funding, it aims to improve the quality of life for Kentuckians and beyond.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could see faster translation of research into better clinical care and new treatment options.
How similar studies have gone: Similar translational cores have helped launch pilot projects into independent funding in other institutions, with examples of translating ideas into grant-ready studies.
Where this research is happening
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University of Louisville
Louisville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcclain, Craig J. — University of Louisville
- Study coordinator: Mcclain, Craig J.
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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.