Community Engagement and Outreach Core
Funded at University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr · NIH-11406249 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Health Center partner in Oklahoma is teaming up with communities and clinics to build better ways to do research that helps people with cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other common conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oklahoma City, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2013 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $808,911 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM104938-14 |
| Project ID | NIH-11406249 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People in Oklahoma with cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and related chronic conditions who participate in community-linked research or are impacted by health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in the core’s community engagements or who are outside Oklahoma may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
The Core partners with patients, providers, and communities across Oklahoma to sustain and grow collaborative research that addresses local health issues. It builds and maintains relationships, test beds, and networks to share findings and improve how care is delivered. The work emphasizes translating research into real-world improvements in primary care, pediatrics, and community health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this core could speed up adoption of proven health interventions and improve care delivery for common chronic diseases in Oklahoma.
How similar studies have gone: Previous collaborations have built practice-based networks and widened dissemination of research findings to improve care delivery.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
Oklahoma City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Spicer, Paul G — University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
- Study coordinator: Spicer, Paul G
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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.