Community Engagement and Outreach Core for population-driven health research
Official title: Community Engagement and Outreach Core
Funded at University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences · NIH-11399975 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds a Community Engagement and Outreach Core to connect researchers with Puerto Rico communities, helping research focus on real health needs and improve outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Juan, United States) |
| Project start | September 2, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $567,574 |
| NIH project number | 5P50GM133807-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11399975 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are residents of Puerto Rico whose health concerns align with identified priorities and who may participate in community-guided research activities or provide input as patient partners.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not engaged with or impacted by the specific health priorities identified by the community may see fewer direct benefits.
What this research studies
The Core partners researchers with local communities to identify health priorities, engage residents in shaping research, and build capacity for community-driven studies. It has already connected clinicians, researchers, and community partners through a Practice-Based Research Network to foster collaboration. The program emphasizes long-term participation by training early-career professionals and integrating healthcare providers and community stakeholders into the research process. Over time, this approach aims to produce research that reflects community concerns and leads to tangible health improvements.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could see research that directly addresses local health needs and results in better, community-informed care.
How similar studies have gone: Similar community-engagement approaches have previously yielded actionable insights and helped shape patient-centered research in other regions.
Where this research is happening
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University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
San Juan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Acosta-Perez, Edna — University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
- Study coordinator: Acosta-Perez, Edna
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.