Leadership Administrative Core for SCORE program
Official title: Leadership Administrative Core-LAC
Funded at University of Mississippi Med Ctr · NIH-11397771 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A leadership and administration core that keeps a multi-year program running smoothly, supports mentors and investigators, and coordinates NIH and university-wide activities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Mississippi Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jackson, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $216,700 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HL170290-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11397771 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable (administrative program core; no direct patient enrollment is described).
✕Less likely to help
Patients are not directly enrolled or assessed in this core.
What this research studies
This core provides administrative support for all SCORE program activities and mentors the early-stage investigator lead projects. It interfaces with NIH, UMMC leadership, and the grants office, handling scientific and financial management. The team coordinates purchasing, personnel, travel, and reporting, and it organizes meetings, seminars, and progress assessments. Through its coordination, patients could benefit indirectly from more efficient, well-managed research aimed at advancing health outcomes. The core ensures clear communication and oversight to keep researchers on track toward their goals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Improved efficiency and coordination in a national program may accelerate discoveries that benefit patients in the long term.
How similar studies have gone: Administrative cores like this have successfully supported large multi-site programs and improved project deliverables in similar initiatives.
Where this research is happening
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University of Mississippi Med Ctr
Jackson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lamarca, Babbette — University of Mississippi Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Lamarca, Babbette
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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.