Management and support for a structural biology research center
Official title: Adminstrative Core
Funded at University of Oklahoma · NIH-11083728 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure a research center in Oklahoma runs smoothly so that scientists can do their best work in understanding how our bodies are built, which could eventually help improve treatments for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oklahoma NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Norman, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2022 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $285,384 |
| NIH project number | 5P30GM145423-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11083728 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with conditions that could be addressed through advancements in structural biology would be ideal candidates to benefit from this research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients whose conditions are unrelated to structural biology may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on the efficient management and operation of the Oklahoma COBRE in Structural Biology. It aims to provide leadership and guidance to ensure that the center's scientific cores are productive and sustainable. The team, led by Dr. Ann H. West, will oversee financial management, coordinate activities, and facilitate communication among researchers and advisory committees. Patients may benefit indirectly through advancements in structural biology research that could lead to improved treatments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the development of new therapies and treatments in structural biology.
How similar studies have gone: Similar administrative cores in biomedical research have shown success in enhancing research productivity and sustainability.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oklahoma
Norman, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: West, Ann H — University of Oklahoma
- Study coordinator: West, Ann H
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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.