Immunology and Disease Pathways Core for junior researchers
Official title: Core A-Admin Core
Funded at Louisiana State Univ Hsc Shreveport · NIH-11336494 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A centralized program supports early-career scientists to study how immune system problems contribute to disease and translation to potential treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louisiana State Univ Hsc Shreveport NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Shreveport, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2021 |
| Project end | February 28, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $663,750 |
| NIH project number | 2P20GM134974-06A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11336494 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are patients with immune-related diseases or those whose conditions may be influenced by immune dysregulation and who could benefit from future translational findings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients seeking immediate treatment changes or trials are not the immediate target of this core, which focuses on research infrastructure and training.
What this research studies
This grant funds Core A within a CoBRE center to expand immunology-focused basic and translational science at Louisiana State University Shreveport. It emphasizes mentorship, advanced research facilities, and pilot projects to help junior faculty develop independent funding and collaborative projects. The program aims to deepen understanding of abnormal immune responses and how they drive disease, with a pathway toward clinical relevance. It includes training, infrastructure, and cross-campus collaboration to accelerate discoveries that could benefit patients with immune-related diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could speed the development of new immunology-based therapies and better understanding of immune-related disease mechanisms.
How similar studies have gone: Previous phases showed progress in building immunology research capacity and collaborative programs, with ongoing potential for translational output.
Where this research is happening
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Louisiana State Univ Hsc Shreveport
Shreveport, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yurochko, Andrew D — Louisiana State Univ Hsc Shreveport
- Study coordinator: Yurochko, Andrew D
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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.