Pilot projects to boost clinical and translational research in Oklahoma (for improving cancer, heart, and related health issues)
Official title: Pilot Projects Program
Funded at University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr · NIH-11406227 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program in Oklahoma funds small, innovative projects to quickly turn scientific ideas into better care for people with cancer, heart disease, arthritis, and related health problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oklahoma City, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2013 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $544,645 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM104938-14 |
| Project ID | NIH-11406227 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include adults with cancer or cardiovascular conditions, as well as individuals affected by obesity or arthritis, who may ultimately benefit from translational findings.
✕Less likely to help
Some participants may not directly benefit if a project focuses on foundational research or infrastructure not tied to a specific patient-facing intervention.
What this research studies
This grant backs short, collaborative projects that connect researchers with clinicians to move promising ideas toward real patient benefits. It emphasizes mentorship, infrastructure, and support for junior investigators so they can build independent clinical and translational programs. The goal is to translate discoveries into improved clinical care and healthier lives for Oklahomans, especially in areas like cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and arthritis. Projects are chosen to address Oklahoma’s top health priorities and to help researchers secure future federal funding.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could accelerate new treatments and care strategies that reduce cancer and cardiovascular deaths and improve quality of life for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Past Oklahoma pilot projects have generated substantial follow-on funding and helped launch independent translational research programs.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
Oklahoma City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vanwagoner, Timothy M — University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
- Study coordinator: Vanwagoner, Timothy M
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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.