South Dakota Center for Advancing Clinical and Translational Research (SD-ACT)
Funded at Avera Mckennan · NIH-11435890 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A regional hub is being built to speed practical medical research in rural South Dakota, bringing together universities and a health system.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Avera Mckennan NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Sioux Falls, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,313,805 |
| NIH project number | 1P20GM165544-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11435890 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Residents of rural and frontier communities in South Dakota who could benefit from improved clinical research and health services.
✕Less likely to help
Some participants may not experience direct personal benefits, but their involvement could strengthen regional research capacity.
What this research studies
This program creates a collaborative network among University of South Dakota, South Dakota State University, and Avera Health to promote real-world clinical and translational research in rural communities. It aims to break down barriers, improve communication, and strengthen capacity for research across institutions. The center focuses on applying research quickly to meet the needs of rural and frontier populations and improve regional health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the center could speed evidence-based care and health improvements for people living in rural areas of South Dakota.
How similar studies have gone: Regional collaboration models have shown promise in accelerating research translation to community care in rural areas.
Where this research is happening
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Avera Mckennan
Sioux Falls, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Elliott, Amy J — Avera Mckennan
- Study coordinator: Elliott, Amy J
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.