Building a research education core to improve health outcomes.
Official title: Research Education Core
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-11004270 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $245,330 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029770-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004270 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include diverse individuals interested in contributing to health research and improving community health outcomes.
✕Less likely to help
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.
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.
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 gone: 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
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cene, Crystal Wiley — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Cene, Crystal Wiley
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.