A program to enhance participation in health research across the U.S.
Official title: The Participant Center: Empowering All of Us Research Program participation across the United States
Funded at Scripps Research Institute, the · NIH-10774158 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is inviting people from all walks of life in the U.S. to join a program that aims to improve personalized health care, making sure everyone’s voice is heard and represented.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Scripps Research Institute, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $54,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 1OT2OD035580-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10774158 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from various racial and ethnic backgrounds, particularly those historically underrepresented in biomedical research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify with any of the targeted racial or ethnic groups or those who are not interested in participating in research may not benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
The Participant Center (TPC) aims to empower individuals across the United States to engage in the All of Us Research Program, which focuses on personalized health care. By utilizing a combination of digital outreach and in-person support, TPC seeks to recruit over 200,000 new participants, ensuring a diverse representation that includes historically underrepresented groups. The program emphasizes maintaining high retention rates among participants, leveraging past experiences to enhance engagement and support. This initiative is designed to create a more inclusive research environment that reflects the diversity of the U.S. population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective health care solutions tailored to diverse populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives have shown success in enhancing participant engagement and retention in health research, making this approach both innovative and grounded in proven strategies.
Where this research is happening
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Scripps Research Institute, the
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Topol, Eric Jeffrey — Scripps Research Institute, the
- Study coordinator: Topol, Eric Jeffrey
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.