Creating a resource center for clinician-scientists in complementary health
Official title: RAND REACH Center
Funded at Rand Corporation · NIH-10895532 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating an online resource center to help doctors and researchers who focus on complementary and integrative health, making it easier for them to work together and improve health treatments, while also inspiring students to explore careers in health research and practice.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rand Corporation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Santa Monica, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,232,947 |
| NIH project number | 5U24AT012549-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10895532 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals receiving care from clinician-scientists at accredited CIH institutions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not receiving care from or do not have access to clinician-scientists at accredited CIH institutions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a virtual resource center that supports clinician-scientist faculty at accredited institutions focused on complementary and integrative health (CIH). By fostering collaboration and providing resources, the center will enhance the training and research capabilities of these professionals, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes through innovative CIH interventions. The initiative will also encourage students to consider careers in research and clinical practice, promoting critical thinking and evidence-based care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes through better-trained clinician-scientists and innovative complementary health interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully fostered collaboration among clinician-scientists, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Rand Corporation
Santa Monica, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Herman, Patricia M — Rand Corporation
- Study coordinator: Herman, Patricia M
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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.