Research Capacity Core expanding NCCU health research infrastructure
Official title: Research Capacity Core
Funded at North Carolina Central University · NIH-11387619 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant to grow NCCU’s biomedical and behavioral research capabilities so researchers can do more health-related work and partner with other institutions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North Carolina Central University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2017 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $802,744 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD012392-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11387619 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal for NCCU researchers and partnered clinical sites pursuing health disparities, population health, or behavioral science studies.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient participation may be limited or indirect until specific projects are funded.
What this research studies
This grant supports NCCU’s Research Capacity Core to strengthen facilities, technology, and programs for basic science, behavioral science, and population health research. It aims to build collaborations, expand data science and imaging capabilities, and grow pilot studies and investigator development. The goal is to create a robust research ecosystem at NCCU that can lead to health improvements for communities. The core emphasizes partnerships with NIH centers and other institutions to share resources and expertise.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, NCCU researchers could advance health disparities research and translate findings into community health improvements.
How similar studies have gone: Prior NCCU and similar centers have expanded infrastructure leading to increased funded projects and collaborative research.
Where this research is happening
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North Carolina Central University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Richardson, Micheler Ricardo — North Carolina Central University
- Study coordinator: Richardson, Micheler Ricardo
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.