Investigator Development Core for Brain Health and Cardiometabolic Health Disparities
Official title: Investigator Development Core
Funded at North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ · NIH-11234883 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to help junior NC A&T researchers build independent careers focused on brain health and cardiometabolic disparities, with access to shared research facilities and mentorship.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Greensboro, United States) |
| Project start | August 4, 2026 |
| Project end | February 28, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $336,013 |
| NIH project number | 1U54MD020891-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11234883 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and junior faculty at NC A&T who are pursuing brain health, dementia, and CMD research with a focus on minority populations.
✕Less likely to help
Patients will not be directly enrolled in this core; benefits would come later from enhanced research capacity and potential future studies.
What this research studies
This grant supports a centralized program that trains and mentors early-career investigators at NC A&T to pursue brain health and cardiometabolic disease research, especially in minority communities. It provides access to core research facilities, professional development, and opportunities to collaborate with external partners and community stakeholders. The aim is to strengthen the researchers’ ability to compete for external funding and advance work on Alzheimer’s disease and related cognitive health issues in diverse populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this core could accelerate discovery and translation, ultimately improving brain health equity for minority communities.
How similar studies have gone: Other universities have used Investigator Development Cores to build independent research programs and secure external funding.
Where this research is happening
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North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ
Greensboro, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Anna — North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ
- Study coordinator: Lee, Anna
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.