Infrastructure support for chronic kidney disease research
Administrative Core
This study is working to create a support center that helps researchers study kidney disease better, which could lead to new discoveries and improvements in treatment for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10915650 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on establishing an Administrative Core to support the Washington University Chronic Kidney Disease National Resource Center. It aims to enhance kidney disease research by providing essential resources and infrastructure, including two Biomedical Resource Cores dedicated to variant validation and metabolism. The core will also facilitate outreach programs, promote diversity in research, and attract new investigators to the field of kidney research. Patients may benefit indirectly through improved research outcomes and advancements in kidney disease understanding.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals affected by chronic kidney disease or those interested in kidney health research.
Not a fit: Patients with acute kidney issues or those not affected by chronic kidney disease may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to enhanced understanding and treatment options for chronic kidney disease.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research initiatives have shown success in enhancing kidney disease understanding and treatment through collaborative resource centers.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Humphreys, Benjamin D. — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Humphreys, Benjamin D.
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 below.