Community Engagement and Outreach Core supports West Virginia research with patients and providers
Official title: Community Engagement and Outreach Core
Funded at West Virginia University · NIH-11412622 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program core at WVU works with patients and communities to shape research priorities and make study results useful for local health improvements.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | West Virginia University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Morgantown, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2012 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $349,744 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM104942-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11412622 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
West Virginia residents with the conditions listed (cancers, cardiac diseases/disorders, chronic diseases, chronic lung disease, stroke, hepatitis C) or their caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not currently affected by the listed conditions or not engaged with WV research activities may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
The Community Engagement and Outreach Core coordinates with patients, clinicians, and community members to ensure WVCTSI research reflects local health needs. It builds a statewide infrastructure to involve communities as research partners and translate findings into practical strategies. The plan includes launching an Implementation Science Center in West Virginia to turn ideas into fundable projects and provide technical assistance. The Core aims to expand participation in research and improve access to cutting-edge science across the state.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could make WV research more responsive to community needs and accelerate the adoption of effective health interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Other community engagement efforts in translational science have shown that patient-partnered research improves relevance and adoption of findings.
Where this research is happening
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West Virginia University
Morgantown, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kennedy-Rea, Stephenie Kay — West Virginia University
- Study coordinator: Kennedy-Rea, Stephenie Kay
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.