Managing a center focused on obesity and cardiovascular diseases
Administrative Core
['FUNDING_P30'] · UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY · NIH-10458563
This study is all about making sure a center focused on obesity and heart disease runs smoothly and can support important research, helping to improve health for everyone dealing with these issues.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P30'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LEXINGTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10458563 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research involves the administrative management of a center dedicated to studying obesity and cardiovascular diseases. The team, led by Dr. Lisa Cassis and Dr. Andrew Morris, will oversee various activities to ensure the center operates effectively and transitions to a self-sustaining model. They will manage core facilities, pilot projects, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, ultimately enhancing the research infrastructure and support for ongoing studies in these critical health areas.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients with obesity or cardiovascular diseases may benefit from the advancements and findings that emerge from this center's research.
Not a fit: Patients not affected by obesity or cardiovascular diseases are unlikely to benefit directly from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve the infrastructure and support for studies that address obesity and cardiovascular diseases, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Similar administrative cores have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and patient outcomes in related health fields.
Where this research is happening
LEXINGTON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY — LEXINGTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CASSIS, LISA A — UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
- Study coordinator: CASSIS, LISA A
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 below.
Conditions: Cancers, neoplasm/cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases, cardiovascular disorder, Diabetes Mellitus