Research Capacity Core to boost biomedical and behavioral science at Morehouse School of Medicine
Official title: Research Capacity Core
Funded at Morehouse School of Medicine · NIH-11324294 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A specialized core grant helps Morehouse School of Medicine strengthen its biomedical and behavioral research infrastructure to support projects and pilots, including work on population health and health services research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Morehouse School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | July 7, 1997 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,427,471 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD007602-39 |
| Project ID | NIH-11324294 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals affected by health disparities or those who would benefit from population health and community-engaged research led from Morehouse School of Medicine.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly connected to sponsored projects or communities outside the focus of health disparities and translational research may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds a central unit that expands research capabilities, supports full projects and pilot studies, and strengthens institutional seed grants. It emphasizes collaboration across basic biology, behavioral sciences, and health disparities to improve community engagement. The core aims to restructure sub-cores, support interdisciplinary projects, and align with community engagement to advance translational research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could accelerate biomedical and behavioral research that benefits patients and communities through better understanding and new approaches to health disparities.
How similar studies have gone: Prior cores of this type have shown improvements in research productivity and collaboration, though specific outcomes depend on implementation.
Where this research is happening
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Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huang, Ming Bo — Morehouse School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Huang, Ming Bo
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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.