Kansas Center for Implementation Science Administrative Core
Official title: Kansas Center for Implementation Science: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Kansas Medical Center · NIH-11415922 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national-level program at the University of Kansas Medical Center will build a structured hub to move proven health care ideas into everyday practice.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project start | September 11, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,516,411 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM139733-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415922 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not a patient-protocol study; however, the work could indirectly benefit patients through faster translation of effective practices.
✕Less likely to help
Patients may not directly participate in this administrative project since it focuses on coordination and infrastructure.
What this research studies
This grant supports an Administrative Core that coordinates and sustains a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence focused on implementation science. It aims to create infrastructure, mentoring, and career development to help researchers translate prevention and treatment advances into real-world care. The work involves coordinating multi-site activities, leveraging institutional resources, and setting strategic direction for long-term impact. The goal is to establish durable systems that accelerate adoption of effective health care practices. The project is designed to benefit researchers and clinicians who study how to implement proven interventions in diverse settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, clinicians and patients could see faster adoption of proven interventions in care settings.
How similar studies have gone: Other COBRE-implemented centers have shown that strong administrative cores improve research translation and sustainability.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Befort, Christie — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Befort, Christie
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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.