Creating a center to improve vaccination in rural areas.
Official title: ARISe Center for Rural Vaccination at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Funded at Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester · NIH-11047832 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding ways to help more people in rural New England get vaccinated by understanding why some folks are hesitant and figuring out the best ways to communicate with them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $349,882 |
| NIH project number | 1U48DP006883-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11047832 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in rural areas of New England who may be hesitant about vaccinations.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in urban areas or those who are already fully vaccinated may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to establish the ARISe Center for Rural Vaccination at UMass Chan Medical School, focusing on enhancing vaccination rates in rural communities across New England. The center will investigate the reasons behind vaccine hesitancy and develop evidence-based strategies to promote immunization. By utilizing innovative social science methods, the research will analyze social media influences on vaccine perceptions and test effective communication strategies tailored for rural populations. The ultimate goal is to implement community-level interventions that improve vaccination uptake.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase vaccination rates in rural areas, leading to better public health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing vaccine hesitancy through targeted community interventions, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
Worcester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ryan, Grace W — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Ryan, Grace W
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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.