Pilot Projects for Early-Career Translational Researchers in Louisiana
Official title: Core 04: Pilot Projects Program
Funded at Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr · NIH-11404404 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to help junior investigators work with established teams to translate their ideas into real improvements for chronic diseases in Louisiana.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2012 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $423,515 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM104940-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11404404 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are early-career investigators in Louisiana aiming to work on translational projects related to chronic diseases and who can collaborate with established senior researchers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the program’s regional focus or those not connected to a translational project may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This opportunity supports junior scientists who partner with senior mentors to develop translational projects that address Louisiana’s chronic disease challenges. It provides direct funding for pilot work, access to core resources, and opportunities for cross-institution collaboration. The aim is to train the next generation of translational researchers and accelerate meaningful, real-world impact on patient care in the region. The program has a track record of growing collaborations, producing manuscripts, and advancing careers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients with chronic diseases in Louisiana could see faster development of new treatments and care approaches stemming from these pilot projects.
How similar studies have gone: Previous cycles funded numerous pilot projects, generated hundreds of manuscripts and grants, and helped advance several investigators’ careers.
Where this research is happening
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Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ochoa, Augusto C. — Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
- Study coordinator: Ochoa, Augusto C.
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.