Community Engagement and Outreach Core for Kansas Center for Implementation Science
Official title: Kansas Center for Implementation Science: Community Engagement and Outreach (CEO) Core
Funded at University of Kansas Medical Center · NIH-11415926 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-facing core helps researchers connect with patients, families, and communities to improve health work in rural Kansas.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project start | September 11, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $132,899 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM139733-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415926 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients, caregivers, and community members in rural Kansas who are affected by health care delivery challenges and population health priorities.
✕Less likely to help
Participants not involved in specific implementation projects may not directly benefit from this core.
What this research studies
This grant funds a dedicated team that guides researchers on meaningful community engagement, with a focus on rural areas and long-term collaboration. It provides education and practical services to develop patient-centered engagement plans and benchmarks. The aim is to make implementation projects more responsive to patients, caregivers, and communities by partnering with them throughout the research process.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients and communities may see more relevant health interventions and better alignment between research and real-world needs.
How similar studies have gone: Engagement-focused cores have shown promise in improving research relevance and adoption when stakeholder input is integrated throughout the project.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Calhoun, Elizabeth Ann — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Calhoun, Elizabeth Ann
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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.