Community Engagement and Outreach Core (CEO) for Patient-Centered Research
Official title: Community Engagement and Outreach (CEO) Core
Funded at Brown University · NIH-11436047 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant supports a hub that brings patients, clinicians, and communities together to guide and improve research on chronic disease and access to care in Rhode Island.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2016 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $259,825 |
| NIH project number | 2P50GM115677-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11436047 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include Rhode Island residents with chronic disease or behavioral health needs who want to participate in community-engaged research or benefit from improved care pathways.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not interested in community-engaged research or who are not affected by chronic disease or access-to-care issues may see fewer direct benefits.
What this research studies
The CEO Core partners with communities and healthcare providers to ensure research addresses real needs and priorities. It builds networks, creates training modules, and streamlines research processes so community voices help shape how studies are designed and carried out. By expanding the Practice-Based Research Network and engaging the Community Advisory and Action Board, it aims to make translational research more relevant and sustainable for Rhode Island residents. Researchers, clinicians, and community members will collaborate through events, virtual platforms, and direct introductions to advance CE research. This work focuses on chronic disease, obesity, behavioral health, and gaps in care that affect everyday health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this core could lead to more patient-centered research, better community partnerships, and practical interventions that improve access to care and health outcomes for people living with chronic disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous community engagement efforts have shown that strong partnerships can improve study relevance and uptake of interventions.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hughto, Jaclyn White — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Hughto, Jaclyn White
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.