Endometriosis Awareness and Community Connection
Education and Community Engagement Core (Core B)
This program aims to share information about endometriosis with the public and healthcare providers, and to involve the community in ongoing research efforts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11158754 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This core program works to increase understanding of endometriosis among patients and the wider community. We plan to host various events like community festivals, conferences, and webinars to highlight new discoveries and connect with those affected by the condition. We also aim to inspire and train the next generation of doctors and scientists focused on endometriosis care and research. Our goal is to build a strong community around endometriosis, ensuring everyone has access to the latest information and opportunities to get involved.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Individuals with endometriosis, their families, and anyone interested in learning more about this condition and its related research are ideal participants for community engagement.
Not a fit: Patients not interested in community events, educational programs, or learning about research may not directly benefit from this specific core's activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could benefit from increased awareness, better-informed healthcare providers, and opportunities to learn about and engage with cutting-edge endometriosis research.
How similar studies have performed: Community engagement and educational outreach programs have successfully raised awareness and fostered participation in other health conditions.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Opoku-Anane, Jessica — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Opoku-Anane, Jessica
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 below.