Building a research education core to improve health outcomes.

Research Education Core

NIH-funded research University of California, San Diego · NIH-11004270

This study is all about training new researchers to improve healthcare by working closely with communities and health systems, so they can better understand what patients need and make health services even better for everyone.

Quick facts

Grant typeP30 center grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of California, San Diego NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (La Jolla, United States)
Project IDNIH-11004270 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This project aims to enhance research training in comparative effectiveness and patient-centered outcomes research. It focuses on developing a diverse workforce by recruiting and mentoring scientists in the learning health systems (LHS) framework. The initiative will support research projects that align with community health priorities and improve health system operations and quality. By fostering partnerships with community organizations and health systems, the project seeks to create a robust infrastructure for ongoing research and education.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include diverse individuals interested in contributing to health research and improving community health outcomes.

Not a fit: Patients who are not engaged in research or do not have an interest in health system improvements may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and more effective healthcare practices through enhanced training and research in patient-centered care.

How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives in enhancing research training and community partnerships have shown promise in improving health outcomes and diversifying the research workforce.

Where this research is happening

La Jolla, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.