Tuberculosis research program coordination hub
Core C Admin Core
['FUNDING_P01'] · UNIV OF MASSACHUSETTS MED SCH WORCESTER · NIH-11173643
This project runs and organized program that helps scientists work together more quickly to develop better tests, treatments, and prevention for people with tuberculosis.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIV OF MASSACHUSETTS MED SCH WORCESTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (WORCESTER, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11173643 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If you or someone you know has tuberculosis, this team manages and connects several research projects focused on TB. The Administrative Core coordinates communication among projects and cores, provides fiscal oversight and regulatory compliance, and supports strategic planning. It also oversees data and biospecimen management and ensures resources are shared efficiently across the program. The core is led by the program director and guided by an external scientific advisory board to keep research efforts aligned and moving forward.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants would be people with active or latent tuberculosis or individuals willing to provide clinical samples or data to TB research projects.
Not a fit: People without tuberculosis or those not eligible to provide samples or participate in affiliated projects are unlikely to directly benefit from this administrative core.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, improved coordination could speed the delivery of better TB diagnostics, treatments, or prevention tools to patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other multi-project research programs with administrative cores have helped accelerate collaboration and translation of research findings toward improved diagnostics and therapies.
Where this research is happening
WORCESTER, UNITED STATES
- UNIV OF MASSACHUSETTS MED SCH WORCESTER — WORCESTER, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SASSETTI, CHRISTOPHER M — UNIV OF MASSACHUSETTS MED SCH WORCESTER
- Study coordinator: SASSETTI, CHRISTOPHER M
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 below.
Conditions: Infection Control