RS Core: Support for Clinical Research Development and Population Health in Mississippi
Official title: RS Core
Funded at University of Mississippi Med Ctr · NIH-11435577 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-facing program to help doctors and researchers design and run clinical, translational, and community health studies more effectively.
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) | $527,592 |
| NIH project number | 2P50GM115428-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11435577 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include adults with chronic conditions or rural health needs who may participate in future studies or benefit from improved healthcare delivery.
✕Less likely to help
Participants in this grant may not directly enroll in a specific trial, as it funds the research infrastructure and mentoring activities.
What this research studies
This grant funds a Research Services Core that mentors investigators, helps with recruitment and regulatory needs, and supports efficient, ethical clinical research. It aims to strengthen capacity for chronic disease, rural health, and telehealth research in Mississippi. By leveraging the university’s Clinical Research and Trials Unit and biobank, it can streamline patient-centered study processes and improve the pace of health improvements for Mississippians.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this core could accelerate patient-friendly clinical studies and bring new health improvements to communities across Mississippi.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research-support cores have shown that enhanced regulatory support and recruitment processes improve study feasibility and patient participation.
Where this research is happening
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University of Mississippi Med Ctr
Jackson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marshall, Gailen D. — University of Mississippi Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Marshall, Gailen D.
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.