NCDC Project 001 at UMass Medical School
Project-001 - NCDC
This project helps UMass clinical teams work together and share data so patient-focused studies can run more smoothly.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11518146 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
From a patient perspective, this project builds coordination and data systems to support clinical research run by UMass and partner sites. It helps organize study protocols, manage clinical data securely, and coordinate how samples are collected and shared. The project aims to speed up studies and reduce delays so new treatments or care practices can reach patients sooner. If you participate, it would typically be through a specific clinical study that this program supports.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people who are enrolled in or eligible for clinical studies coordinated by UMass Medical School and its partner sites.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved with UMass-affiliated clinical studies or whose conditions are unrelated to the specific supported studies are unlikely to benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could accelerate patient-focused studies and make it easier to deliver improved treatments or care practices.
How similar studies have performed: Data-coordinating centers and clinical coordination programs have previously helped studies run more efficiently, though this project appears to follow established coordination models rather than introduce an untested therapy.
Where this research is happening
Worcester, United States
- Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester — Worcester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Piorun, Mary Elizabeth — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Piorun, Mary Elizabeth
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.