West Virginia CTSI: Building Health Research and Engaging Communities Across the State
Official title: West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute: A Statewide Organization Building Research Excellence and Engaging Communities to Improve Health
Funded at West Virginia University · NIH-11412615 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A statewide program in West Virginia is funded to build research infrastructure, train scientists, and engage communities to improve health outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | West Virginia University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Morgantown, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2012 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $3,943,969 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM104942-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11412615 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are West Virginians participating in community engagement activities, patients contributing to translational research, and individuals who may benefit from improved local health services resulting from accelerated research translation.
✕Less likely to help
Persons not directly involved in research activities or not residing in West Virginia may see indirect, long-term benefits but will not be direct participants.
What this research studies
This grant supports a statewide clinical and translational science institute in West Virginia to strengthen collaborations, train the next generation of clinical researchers, and involve multiple stakeholders in improving health across the state. It focuses on building durable research infrastructure, enabling efficient translation of discoveries into practice, and enhancing community engagement, especially in rural areas. The initiative tracks productivity through publications, grant applications, and funded projects, and aims to transform health outcomes in WV over the coming years.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could accelerate health improvements for West Virginians by turning research into real-world health solutions.
How similar studies have gone: Other statewide CTSI initiatives have shown that building collaborative research networks can improve health outcomes and research productivity over time.
Where this research is happening
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West Virginia University
Morgantown, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hodder, Sally Lynn — West Virginia University
- Study coordinator: Hodder, Sally Lynn
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.