Professional Development Core for clinical researchers in northern New England
Official title: Professional Development Core
Funded at Mainehealth · NIH-11413634 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant supports education, training, and mentorship so clinicians and researchers in northern New England can do high-quality clinical research that benefits local communities.
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) | $234,601 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM115516-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413634 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Clinicians, researchers, and research staff in northern New England who are early in their careers or seeking mentorship and professional development.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefit is not the primary aim; the grant focuses on training and mentorship that enables future patient-centered research.
What this research studies
The grant funds the Professional Development Core to provide targeted education and mentorship for early-career investigators and research staff. It includes programs like Clinical Research ECHO and Fundamentals in Clinical Research, plus a mentorship network and Research Scholar Program. The aim is to expand access to training, foster team science, and grow collaborations with primary care clinics and community health centers across Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. The work strengthens career development and collaborative capacity to improve health outcomes in the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients in northern New England may benefit from more trained researchers and better-designed studies addressing local health needs.
How similar studies have gone: Prior programs like ECHO and Fundamentals in Clinical Research have shown benefits in expanding research capacity and mentorship.
Where this research is happening
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Mainehealth
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Luebbers, Kimberly — Mainehealth
- Study coordinator: Luebbers, Kimberly
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.