Supporting the development of biomedical researchers and projects
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Mc Laughlin Research Institute · NIH-11004606 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping researchers do their best work in biomedical and rural health, so they can come up with new ideas and treatments that might eventually improve healthcare for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mc Laughlin Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Great Falls, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,259,138 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM152335-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004606 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals involved in or affected by biomedical and rural health research initiatives.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged in biomedical research or do not have conditions related to rural health may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing essential leadership and administrative support to enhance the success of biomedical research projects and career development for researchers. It aims to create a robust infrastructure that facilitates the recruitment of faculty, supports pilot projects, and ensures effective evaluation of ongoing research efforts. By fostering a collaborative environment, the initiative seeks to improve integrated biomedical and rural health research outcomes. Patients may benefit indirectly through advancements in research that could lead to improved health care practices and innovations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to enhanced biomedical research capabilities and improved health care outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in supporting biomedical research have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and fostering innovation in health care.
Where this research is happening
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Mc Laughlin Research Institute
Great Falls, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reijo Pera, Renee a — Mc Laughlin Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Reijo Pera, Renee a
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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.