Professional Development Core for Clinical and Translational Research
Official title: Core 01: Professional Development Core
Funded at Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr · NIH-11404398 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This NIH grant supports Louisiana researchers to receive training and mentorship to advance clinical and translational science, with the goal of improving heart, diabetes/obesity, and cancer outcomes for Louisianans.
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) | $1,232,505 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM104940-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11404398 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians in Louisiana who are pursuing clinical/translational research and who will train or mentor underrepresented groups within the biomedical workforce.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patients are not participants in this grant, but enhanced physician-scientist training may lead to downstream patient benefits.
What this research studies
The Louisiana CaTS Center provides a professional development program for early-career and senior faculty to pursue clinical and translational research. It offers a Master’s in Clinical Research, mentorship, and access to resources to help researchers design and conduct studies that improve health in Louisiana. The program focuses on building a diverse, skilled workforce capable of translating scientific findings into better patient care and outcomes for chronic diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could increase the number of clinicians and researchers who can translate discoveries into improved chronic disease care for Louisiana patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other translational science centers have shown that structured professional development improves research capacity and patient-focused outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fonseca, Vivian a — Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
- Study coordinator: Fonseca, Vivian a
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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.