Dissemination and Outreach Core for autism research partners
Official title: Dissemination and Outreach Core
Funded at Drexel University · NIH-11412956 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-facing initiative to share autism research findings with families, clinicians, and policy makers in practical and accessible ways.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Drexel University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 6, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $119,079 |
| NIH project number | 5P50HD111142-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11412956 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Caregivers of autistic individuals, adolescents and young adults, and healthcare providers or educators involved in autism care.
✕Less likely to help
Families or clinics not engaged in dissemination activities may see limited direct impact.
What this research studies
This grant supports a core team at Drexel University that works with autistic individuals and families to spread research results in clear, useful formats. It emphasizes engaging community partners, training, and outreach to ensure findings reach caregivers, schools, and healthcare providers. The work is organized around translating science into policies and practices that benefit people living with autism across the life span. The core method includes two-way communication between researchers and community stakeholders to improve relevance and uptake. Dissemination and implementation strategies are built into the research process from the start.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, families and clinicians could access clearer information and tools to support autistic individuals.
How similar studies have gone: Other autism centers have shown that structured dissemination improves knowledge transfer and practice changes.
Where this research is happening
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Plumb, Jennifer — Drexel University
- Study coordinator: Plumb, Jennifer
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.