The MCTRC Health Research (HR) Core supports the development and advancement of clinical and translational research across Montana by providing researchers with access to expertise, resources, and collaborative opportunities. The core helps strengthen research capacity, foster partnerships between academic and clinical organizations, and support innovative research addressing health priorities in Montana. Through its Pilot and Developmental Award programs, the core provides funding opportunities to support emerging research projects, encourage new collaborations, generate preliminary data, and help investigators build competitive applications for larger external funding opportunities. Together, these efforts help advance scientific discovery and translate research into meaningful improvements in health and healthcare delivery across Montana.
For more information, please contact sophia.newcomer@mso.umt.edu.