Community Engagement and Outreach Core
Funded at University of Nebraska Medical Center · NIH-11435668 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-focused program that brings people with lived health experiences into the research process to help guide and improve clinical studies and communications.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nebraska Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Omaha, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2016 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $358,343 |
| NIH project number | 2P50GM115458-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11435668 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals belonging to the community groups connected to the Network and engaged by CAB, including patients seeking to participate in CTR studies or benefit from translated findings.
✕Less likely to help
People not connected to the community partnerships or not involved in CTR initiatives may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This core works with communities, clinics, and researchers to strengthen recruitment, retention, and relevance of CTR initiatives. It emphasizes transparent two-way communication and shared decision-making, with a focus on translating findings back to the community. A public Community Assets Database will organize past and present partnerships to reduce duplicated outreach and accelerate impactful efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients and communities could see more relevant research, easier participation, and faster access to reliable health information.
How similar studies have gone: Previous community-engagement efforts show that inclusive design improves recruitment and trust, with growing evidence across CTR programs.
Where this research is happening
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Menning, Melanie — University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Menning, Melanie
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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.