Improving health outcomes for kidney and blood diseases in the Deep South
Official title: Deep South KUH Premier Research and Inter-disciplinary Mentored Education (PRIME) Admin Core
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-10918210 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about training new researchers to better understand and find ways to prevent and treat kidney and blood-related diseases in the Deep South, so that everyone can have better health care in the area.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $256,287 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CDK133422-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10918210 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in the Deep South who are affected by kidney, urology, or hematological diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in the Deep South or who do not have kidney or blood diseases may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address the high rates of kidney, urology, and non-malignant hematology diseases in the Deep South by developing a skilled workforce of researchers. The program will provide training and mentorship to new investigators, enabling them to explore the underlying mechanisms of these diseases and create effective prevention and treatment strategies. By collaborating with established institutions, the initiative seeks to enhance research capabilities and foster innovative solutions to health disparities in the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention, treatment, and outcomes for patients suffering from kidney and blood diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in similar collaborative training programs aimed at addressing health disparities in underserved populations.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gutierrez, Orlando M — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Gutierrez, Orlando M
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.