Research Capacity Core supports brain health and heart-health disparities research
Official title: Research Capacity Core
Funded at North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ · NIH-11234881 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A capacity-building grant that strengthens research infrastructure to help scientists study brain health, Alzheimer’s-related conditions, and cardiometabolic disparities in underserved communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Greensboro, United States) |
| Project start | August 4, 2026 |
| Project end | February 28, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,066,590 |
| NIH project number | 1U54MD020891-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11234881 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals in underserved communities at risk for or living with Alzheimer’s disease dementia or related brain health issues, who may participate through future studies, biomarker trials, or observational research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in specific studies funded by this core or researchers outside the targeted community settings may not see immediate benefits.
What this research studies
This grant funds a Research Capacity Core at NC A&T to expand data analytics, biomarker development, mobile health, and nanotechnology applications. It aims to connect investigators with cutting-edge facilities and regional partners to accelerate meaningful work in brain health and health disparities. The core will support human-subject research methods and community engagement to improve research quality and translation for people affected by Alzheimer’s and related conditions. It focuses on building infrastructure that helps researchers design and conduct studies more efficiently and inclusively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could accelerate advances in brain health and reduce disparities in Alzheimer’s-related outcomes for underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Other core facilities have shown that investing in research capacity can lead to more studies and faster translation, though the impact varies by institution and program.
Where this research is happening
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North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ
Greensboro, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Aravamudhan, Shyam — North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ
- Study coordinator: Aravamudhan, Shyam
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.