KE-PIRC: Kentucky pediatric health center improving kids’ health through research collaboration
Official title: The Kentucky ECHO Pediatric IDeA Research Center (KE-PIRC)
Funded at University of Louisville · NIH-11396215 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Kentucky pediatric training and research program partners with local clinics to strengthen clinical trials and child health outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Louisville NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Louisville, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2016 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $247,760 |
| NIH project number | 5UG1OD024954-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11396215 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children and adolescents in Kentucky, particularly those with respiratory issues, autism, or related special health care needs, may participate or benefit from improved care pathways.
✕Less likely to help
Some participants may not directly benefit if the focus is on trial development or population subgroups not eligible for specific studies.
What this research studies
This program brings together University of Louisville pediatric teams and regional partners to expand high-quality clinical research focused on children. It aims to improve health outcomes for Kentucky kids by coordinating mentorship, trials, and community support across a network of sites. The effort emphasizes early intervention and translation of research into better pediatric care across urban and rural areas.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, children in Kentucky could receive earlier access to new, evidence-based care and improved health services.
How similar studies have gone: Previous ECHO IDeA Pediatric Clinical Trials networks have shown that coordinated, multisite trials can accelerate pediatric research and translate findings into practice.
Where this research is happening
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University of Louisville
Louisville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Watson, Sara E — University of Louisville
- Study coordinator: Watson, Sara E
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.