Tracking and Evaluation Core for LA CaTS Center
Official title: Core 05: Tracking and Evaluation Core
Funded at Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr · NIH-11404386 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program that helps LA CaTS measure how well its clinical and translational projects are working to improve health in Louisiana.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2012 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $154,035 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM104940-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11404386 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable waveform for general population; patients in Louisiana with diabetes, obesity, cancer, or cardiovascular disease may indirectly benefit through improved clinical research and care.
✕Less likely to help
The core itself does not provide direct patient care or enrollment; benefits come from improved research infrastructure and guidance.
What this research studies
This core provides evaluations and data-driven insights to LA CaTS leadership so they can make informed decisions about programs and resource allocation. It collaborates with 11 member institutions to support statewide CT research and strengthen capacity across 10 cores. The goal is to focus on Louisiana-relevant diseases like diabetes, obesity, cancer, and cardiovascular disease, and to address health disparities that affect local populations. By tracking progress and outcomes, the core aims to guide strategic initiatives and maximize impact for patients in Louisiana.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Better-aligned programs and resource use could accelerate improvements in health outcomes for Louisiana patients.
How similar studies have gone: LA CaTS has a history of using evaluation to guide CT research and resource allocation with positive impact on statewide research capacity.
Where this research is happening
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Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goldman, Sylvia — Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
- Study coordinator: Goldman, Sylvia
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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.