Preclinical Assessment Core supports musculoskeletal research and translation
Official title: Preclinical Assessment Core (PAC)
Funded at Clemson University · NIH-11413724 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A dedicated center helps scientists study bone and joint disorders using animal and human cadaver models to improve patient care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Clemson University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Clemson, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2018 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $173,476 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM121342-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413724 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with bone and joint disorders who may benefit from later-stage translational research or future clinical trials.
✕Less likely to help
Current patients may not directly benefit from preclinical work until therapies reach clinical testing.
What this research studies
The Preclinical Assessment Core (PAC) is a service hub within the SC-TRIMH program that provides mentoring, planning, and access to specialized facilities for live animal and human cadaver studies in musculoskeletal research. It helps researchers translate in vitro findings into preclinical testing by offering expert guidance, facilities, and resources for animal imaging, modeling, and cadaveric work. This support is designed to streamline rigorous preclinical work so that promising diagnostics and treatments can move toward clinical practice with higher reliability and safety.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this core could accelerate the development of safer, more effective musculoskeletal diagnostics and therapies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous COBRE programs have demonstrated the value of core facilities in advancing translational musculoskeletal research.
Where this research is happening
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Clemson University
Clemson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jones, Jeryl — Clemson University
- Study coordinator: Jones, Jeryl
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.