The HR Core’s mission is to provide the infrastructure for clinical and translational research needed to address the unmet health needs of the population of Rhode Island through several funding mechanisms. Partnerships from different departments or institutions are encouraged. Trans-institutional collaborations among investigators at Brown University, University of Rhode Island, and/or Rhode Island healthcare institutions are highly encouraged.
Advance-CTR
Health Research (HR) Core
The HR Core’s mission is to provide the infrastructure for clinical and translational research needed to address the unmet health needs of the population of Rhode Island through several award mechanisms.
Break out of the silo and meet experts from across the state.
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Health Research (HR) Core
The HR Core’s mission is to provide the infrastructure for clinical and translational research needed to address the unmet health needs of the population of Rhode Island through several award mechanisms.
402
Unique Applicants
From Brown, URI, and the affiliated hospitals
81
Unique Investigators Awarded
From various disciplines
50
Awarded Projects
For research that spans the translational spectrum
36
Extramural Awards
As a result of Pilot funding
Core Leadership
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Gaurav Choudhary, MD
Co-Lead, Advance RI-CTR-N Health Research Core, Ruth and Paul Levinger Professor of Cardiology and Director of Cardiovascular Researchat the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Brown University Health Cardiovascular Institute, and Associate Chief of Staff (Research), Providence VA Medical Center -
Methodius Tuuli, MD, MPH
Advance RI-CTR-N Program MPI and Health Research Core Co-Lead; Chace-Joukowsky Professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Women & Infants Hospital
Specific Aims
Aim 1. Build capacity by funding high-impact, innovative and collaborative CTR projects that address healthcare challenges in the state of RI.
Aim 2. Enhance networking for CTR, both in RI and beyond, by prioritizing research collaboration that is interdisciplinary, inter-institutional, and community engaged.
Aim 3. Develop a highly trained workforce for CTR by enhancing the professional development of awardees and CTR teams by structured mentoring and training opportunities.
Explore the HR Award Programs
The HR award programs provide seed funding for single- or multi-PIs for cutting-edge clinical and translational research research.
Break out of the silo and meet experts from across the state.
Explore these resources for submitting successful grant applications.