Engaging diverse communities for health research participation
Official title: AOU WI Area of Interest 1: Community, Participant and Provider Engagement, Enrollment...
Funded at Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation · NIH-10950628 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to get people from different backgrounds, like Asians and Native Americans, involved in health research, so we can gather important health information that reflects everyone’s experiences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Marshfield, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $4,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 1OT2OD037636-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10950628 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from Asian and Native American communities who are 21 years or older and interested in contributing to health research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the targeted diverse populations or those under 21 years old may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing community engagement and participation in health research, particularly among diverse populations such as Asians and Native Americans. It aims to develop innovative strategies for enrolling and retaining participants in the All of Us Research Program, which seeks to gather health data from a wide range of individuals. The approach includes collaboration with community partners and frontline workers to ensure that the program is accessible and inclusive. By leveraging lessons learned from past experiences, the research will adapt its methods to meet the needs of various communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes by ensuring that diverse populations are represented in health research, ultimately informing better healthcare practices.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community engagement strategies for health research, indicating that this approach is promising and builds on established methods.
Where this research is happening
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Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation
Marshfield, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hebbring, Scott Joseph — Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation
- Study coordinator: Hebbring, Scott Joseph
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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.