A center focused on preventing injuries in Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
Official title: CE24-001, The University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center 2024-2029
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10765357 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center is working to make our communities safer by studying ways to prevent injuries and sharing helpful information with everyone, including future healthcare workers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $850,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R49CE003552-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10765357 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals and communities affected by injuries or those involved in injury prevention efforts.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by injuries or who do not engage in injury prevention initiatives may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center aims to reduce the burden of injuries through comprehensive research, outreach, and policy initiatives. By leveraging the resources of the University of Michigan, the center conducts and translates injury prevention research into practical applications. It collaborates with over 1,000 members from various institutions to address pressing injury issues, educate future practitioners, and engage diverse communities. The center is organized into cores that focus on administration, outreach, and training, ensuring a coordinated approach to injury prevention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in injuries and improved safety outcomes for communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in injury prevention has shown success in reducing injury rates through community engagement and policy changes, indicating that this approach is both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wiebe, Douglas J — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Wiebe, Douglas J
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.