All of Us Southern Network expansion supports diverse pediatric participation
Official title: All of Us Southern Network v.2.0
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-11567104 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide research program is expanding its southern pediatric outreach to enroll more children under 21 to better understand health and COVID-19 impacts through diverse 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, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $5,640,000 |
| NIH project number | 3OT2OD037640-01S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11567104 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children and youth up to 21 years old living in Alabama, Mississippi, or Louisiana who participate in the All of Us program or join through regional sites.
✕Less likely to help
Children who do not enroll or participate in the All of Us program may not directly benefit from this expansion.
What this research studies
This project extends the All of Us Research Program to Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, focusing on children and families. It uses multiple sites, mobile clinics, and flexible enrollment methods to reach participants who live in rural and urban areas. Participants contribute health information, biospecimens, and survey data to help researchers study how genetics, environment, and COVID-19 affect child health. The effort is led by the University of Alabama at Birmingham in collaboration with regional partners, with a goal of sustainable enrollment through innovative outreach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, children and families could benefit from more personalized health insights and improved understanding of how COVID-19 and other factors influence child health long-term.
How similar studies have gone: Previous All of Us efforts have shown strong enrollment in diverse populations, with ongoing adaptations to reach rural and underserved communities.
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
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.