A program to include diverse populations in precision medicine research
Official title: All of Us Southern Network v.2.0
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-10973275 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The All of Us Southern Network is inviting families with children aged 0-11 from diverse backgrounds in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana to join a friendly research project that aims to improve healthcare for everyone by gathering health information and samples to better understand different communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | July 2, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $3,200,000 |
| NIH project number | 1OT2OD037640-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10973275 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are children aged 0-11 from Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, particularly those from underrepresented communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 0-11 or those not residing in the participating states may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The All of Us Southern Network aims to enroll individuals from historically underrepresented populations in biomedical research, particularly children aged 0-11. This initiative, led by the University of Alabama at Birmingham, focuses on engaging communities in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana to ensure that advancements in precision medicine benefit everyone. The program emphasizes building trust and fostering participation through local healthcare sites and community outreach. By collecting health data and biological samples, the research seeks to create a comprehensive database that reflects the diversity of the population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective medical treatments for children from diverse backgrounds.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives have shown success in engaging underrepresented populations in biomedical research, making this approach both promising and necessary.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Korf, Bruce R — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Korf, Bruce R
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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.