Community Engagement and Training Core supports Mississippi researchers
Official title: Community Engagement and Training Core
Funded at University of Southern Mississippi · NIH-11415914 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant to build and strengthen community-based research partnerships in Mississippi to train scientists, students, and community groups to work together on health improvements.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern Mississippi NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hattiesburg, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2001 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $545,332 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103476-25 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415914 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include Mississippians affected by chronic disease who are interested in community-based research, public health careers, or participating in CBPR projects.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not engaged with or in areas served by the CETC may see limited direct benefits.
What this research studies
This grant supports a Community Engagement and Training Core (CETC) that partners with local communities and organizations to conduct CBPR in Mississippi. It aims to build mentorship and training opportunities, enabling researchers and community members to collaborate on health questions that matter to underserved populations. The CETC will help collect community data and translate findings into practice through intervention research, clinical trials, and health innovations. The long-term goal is to grow a diverse public health workforce and improve health outcomes in the state.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in Mississippi could benefit from more culturally appropriate research, better access to health innovations, and increased opportunities to participate in studies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous CBPR initiatives have shown that community partnerships can improve research relevance and uptake of health interventions.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lemacks, Jennifer L — University of Southern Mississippi
- Study coordinator: Lemacks, Jennifer L
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.