Support for managing a complex medical program
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10846183 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about creating a helpful support team that makes sure researchers can work together smoothly, which could lead to better medical treatments for patients like you in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 17, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $164,539 |
| NIH project number | 1P01HL172729-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10846183 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research are patients involved in or affected by the medical programs supported by the Administrative Core.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in the specific medical programs or those outside the scope of the Administrative Core's focus may not receive direct benefits.
What this research studies
This research focuses on establishing and managing an Administrative Core that will support a comprehensive medical program. It involves coordinating administrative tasks such as budget management, personnel database maintenance, and scheduling meetings among various project leaders and investigators. The goal is to ensure efficient operation and integration of the program's resources and activities, ultimately enhancing collaboration and communication among researchers. Patients may benefit indirectly through improved research outcomes and program efficiency.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective management of medical programs, potentially improving patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is essential for program management, similar administrative cores have been successfully implemented in other research settings, indicating a proven model.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Blackwell, Timothy S. — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Blackwell, Timothy S.
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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.