Mayo Clinic Polycystic Kidney Disease Research Core Center
Funded at Mayo Clinic Rochester · NIH-11418458 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Mayo Clinic program provides organizational leadership and coordination for PKD research, education, and community engagement to help people affected by polycystic kidney disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2025 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $95,710 |
| NIH project number | 5U54DK144863-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11418458 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with polycystic kidney disease and PKD researchers or clinicians involved in PKD care may benefit from improved resources and collaboration.
✕Less likely to help
The grant focuses on organizational and community activities and may have limited direct benefit for individual patients in the short term.
What this research studies
This grant funds an Administrative Core that Oversees the PKD Research Core Center, coordinates internal management, and communicates with the PKD research community. It includes outreach to the PKD Research Resource Consortium and the broader PKD community, plus planning and providing education and training sessions. The leadership team comprises experienced PKD researchers and an executive committee that includes patient representatives to ensure patient perspectives inform operations. Through structured governance and regular meetings, the center aims to streamline collaboration among Mayo Clinic investigators, the BRC, the RDC, and PKD-RRC. The overall goal is to enable more efficient research activities and stronger connections between researchers and people affected by PKD.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the center could accelerate PKD research and enhance access to education and resources for patients and families.
How similar studies have gone: Administrative cores like this often improve coordination and output; success depends on effective governance and stakeholder engagement.
Where this research is happening
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Mayo Clinic Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harris, Peter C. — Mayo Clinic Rochester
- Study coordinator: Harris, Peter C.
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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.