Healthy Idaho community engagement for translational research
Official title: Healthy Idaho Clinical and Translational Research Development Program Community Engagement and Outreach Committee
Funded at Boise State University · NIH-11406214 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Boise State University program aims to strengthen ties between researchers and Idaho communities to support research that meets local health needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boise State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boise, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2025 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $191,630 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM155898-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11406214 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants include Idaho residents affected by chronic diseases who may benefit from more community-engaged research and improved access to participating clinics.
✕Less likely to help
Some individuals may not directly benefit if they are not connected to participating clinics or research opportunities.
What this research studies
This grant supports building stronger connections between researchers and communities across Idaho to guide clinical and translational research. It includes tailored trainings, establishing a Practice-Based Research Network with local clinics, and forming patient and clinician advisory boards. The program will also measure how researchers engage with communities and use those insights to improve training and resources. Overall, it focuses on making research more responsive to the health priorities of Idahoans in everyday clinical settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in Idaho could see research that reflects their needs and faster translation of findings into local health improvements.
How similar studies have gone: Community-engaged research programs have shown that partnerships with clinics and advisory boards can improve study relevance and enrollment.
Where this research is happening
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Boise State University
Boise, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nguyen, Elaine — Boise State University
- Study coordinator: Nguyen, Elaine
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.