RDCD Core supports smarter clinical research and data handling
Official title: RDCD Core
Funded at University of Mississippi Med Ctr · NIH-11435576 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds a core service that helps doctors and researchers design better studies, manage data securely, and ensure regulatory compliance to improve care for Mississippians with chronic diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Mississippi Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jackson, United States) |
| Project start | August 18, 2016 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $458,849 |
| NIH project number | 2P50GM115428-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11435576 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Mississippi residents with chronic diseases such as diabetes, CKD, hypertension, cancer, and heart disease who may participate in studies facilitated by the MCCTR network in the future.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in a specific study or not within the MCCTR network may not see immediate personal benefits.
What this research studies
The RDCD Core provides expert guidance in research design, statistics, bioinformatics, and regulatory compliance to partner institutions in the Mississippi Center for Clinical and Translational Research. It aims to strengthen clinical and translational work on diabetes, kidney disease, hypertension, cancer, heart disease, and maternal/fetal disorders, with expansion into other chronic conditions. By enabling well-powered studies with rigorous analytics, the core helps translate bench research into real-world improvements in patient care. The work is positioned to leverage bioinformatics and AI to handle complex data and improve translational workflows.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could experience faster access to rigorously designed studies and more reliable findings that inform better diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for chronic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous MCCTR work has demonstrated value in strengthening research design and regulatory compliance, with potential for improved study quality and patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Mississippi Med Ctr
Jackson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lirette, Seth — University of Mississippi Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Lirette, Seth
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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.