Translational Research and Rural Health Capacity Center
Official title: Texas Tech Center for Translational Research and Rural Health - Research Capacity Core
Funded at Texas Tech University Health Scis Center · NIH-11234885 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Mayo-style patient-facing center that strengthens translational research and workforce in rural West Texas and surrounding areas to prevent and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas Tech University Health Scis Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lubbock, United States) |
| Project start | September 3, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,771,014 |
| NIH project number | 1U54MD020892-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11234885 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are people living in rural West Texas, Eastern New Mexico, Southeastern Colorado, and the Oklahoma Panhandle who experience acute or chronic health conditions and may participate in community-based research or future clinical trials.
✕Less likely to help
Those not directly engaged in the research activities or who live outside the catchment area may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
This grant supports building a robust research infrastructure to study acute and chronic diseases in medically underserved rural populations. It focuses on training clinicians, residents, and students to conduct community-based research and translate findings into better care. The center links basic biomedical science with clinical and public health efforts to reduce disease burden in the catchment area. The work aims to develop interventions tailored to the needs of rural communities and improve patient-centered outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in rural regions could see earlier diagnosis, better access to evidence-based care, and more effective interventions for chronic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: The center builds on prior NIH-funded translational research and community-health collaborations that have demonstrated capacity to support regional health improvements.
Where this research is happening
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Texas Tech University Health Scis Center
Lubbock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcmahon, Lance R. — Texas Tech University Health Scis Center
- Study coordinator: Mcmahon, Lance R.
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.