Forecast to Renew the Funding Opportunity Announcement for Multiple Chronic Disease Research Centers Coordinating Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Required)

The National Institutes of Health is renewing the Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Multiple Chronic Disease Research Centers Coordinating Center. This center will support regional P50 comprehensive research centers studying the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of co-existing chronic diseases to reduce health disparities. The center will coordinate activities, including data collection and management, promoting collaboration and communication, promoting skills development among early-stage investigators, building a community of practice, and facilitating community and healthcare setting/system engagement. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • Supporting the objectives of the multiple chronic disease research initiative • Coordinating activities among regional research centers • Promoting collaboration and communication among researchers • Facilitating community and healthcare setting/system engagement • Developing, testing, and evaluating novel models or strategies for chronic disease management