# Administrative Core

> **NIH NIH U54** · UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR · 2020 · $774,962

## Abstract

The Oklahoma Shared Clinical and Translational Resources (OSCTR) serves as the central nexus for clinical
and translational research (CTR) in Oklahoma, with a focus on improving the health of Oklahomans and others
from similar IDeA states, particularly for underserved and underrepresented populations. To do this, the
OSCTR provides CTR training and infrastructure, helps junior investigators launch independent CTR careers,
and expands opportunities for CTR in IDeA states and communities. Proposed OSCTR activities span an
expanded 29 entities, including academic health centers, major universities, two non-profit research
institutions, a non-profit blood institute, five tribal nations, one of the largest urban Indian clinics in the US, and
the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board which represents 42 federally recognized tribes in Oklahoma and
Kansas. The OSCTR is governed and managed (Aim 1) through this Core. The Director, Program Coordinator,
Steering Committee, and Internal and External Advisory Committees provide strategic plans, policies and
procedures, and oversight to achieve the overall mission and goals of the OSCTR. These leaders also allocate
OSCTR resource use, giving priority to research that addresses prominent health issues in Oklahoma and
other IDeA states: cancer, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis and autoimmunity, tobacco use,
opioid abuse, child health and improving health equity. Leadership decisions are communicated with OSCTR
partners, affiliate partners, investigators, scholars, and NIGMS program staff through meetings, annual
conferences, workshops, seminars, and webinars/teleconferences. In addition, the Administrative Core will
manage the new online Gateway to Research in Oklahoma (GRO), a novel, unified portal where researchers,
healthcare professionals, and patients can become involved with CTR in Oklahoma (Aim 2). GRO consolidates
and expands several OSCTR activities and resources for investigators, including a research navigator service,
CTR fact sheets and tutorials, access to OSCTR Core resources, and a powerful web-based research
networking application. For clinicians, GRO provides tools for understanding the clinical research process,
discussing clinical research with patients, and implementing evidence-based practices. For patients, GRO
introduces research participation and shares stories of CTR at OSCTR partner institutions. With time, these
resources are being expanded to include other IDeA programs. Finally, this Core houses the newly formed
OSCTR Scientific Writing Unit (SWU). Based upon evaluation input and to foster the productivity and funding
success of OSCTR Scholars and Pilot recipients, the SWU provides training, writing assistance, and
consultation on developing publications and grant applications. The SWU partners with investigators and the
Community Engagement and Outreach Core to improve communication with research participants and
community partners. Finally, to facilitate a sustai...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9979925
- **Project number:** 5U54GM104938-08
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR
- **Principal Investigator:** JUDITH A JAMES
- **Activity code:** U54 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $774,962
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** — → —

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9979925

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9979925, Administrative Core (5U54GM104938-08). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9979925. Licensed CC0.

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