Northern New England Clinical and Translational Research Network
Funded at Mainehealth · NIH-11413611 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A regional research network in Maine and Vermont is building long-term infrastructure to connect primary care with major universities so that community health problems like cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes can be addressed more effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mainehealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | July 3, 2017 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $4,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM115516-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413611 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adults in northern New England with cancer, ASCVD risk, diabetes, obesity, or substance use concerns who may later benefit from community-based research and translational care improvements.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in or affected by cancer, cardiovascular disease, or related chronic conditions in northern New England may see fewer direct benefits.
What this research studies
This program creates and sustains a collaborative research infrastructure that links community clinics with academic centers to improve health in northern New England. It supports big-picture projects across cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, and substance-use challenges, with a focus on rural populations. Over time, it has strengthened partnerships, built shared resources, and contributed to national research efforts like data-sharing collaboratives and major NIH initiatives. Patients may benefit indirectly through faster translation of research findings into community health programs and better access to innovative care pathways.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the network could accelerate access to new treatments and improved care models for residents in northern New England.
How similar studies have gone: The grant builds on prior NIH-supported programs and established regional networks, showing a track record of success in building research infrastructure.
Where this research is happening
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Mainehealth
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rosen, Clifford James — Mainehealth
- Study coordinator: Rosen, Clifford James
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.