Improving diagnosis and care for patients with undiagnosed conditions
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Harvard Medical School · NIH-11056817 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make it easier for people with rare and undiagnosed health conditions to get the right diagnosis and care by improving how doctors and hospitals share information and work together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard Medical School NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | April 19, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,172,995 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CNS132415-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11056817 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with rare or undiagnosed medical conditions seeking better diagnostic and treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with well-defined conditions that already have established diagnostic and treatment protocols may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a streamlined process to help patients with rare and undiagnosed conditions receive timely diagnoses and appropriate care. By developing infrastructure and protocols through the Undiagnosed Diseases Network, the project aims to enhance collaboration among diagnostic centers and improve data management. The Administrative Core will work to identify barriers in the diagnostic process and foster partnerships to ensure sustainable operations and educational initiatives that benefit patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the time it takes for patients with undiagnosed conditions to receive accurate diagnoses and effective treatments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives within the Undiagnosed Diseases Network have shown promise in improving diagnostic outcomes for patients with rare conditions.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard Medical School
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kohane, Isaac S. — Harvard Medical School
- Study coordinator: Kohane, Isaac S.
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.