Improving access to precision medicine through a national research dataset
Official title: Precision Medicine for All of Us Researchers’ Collective
Funded at University of Arizona · NIH-11059781 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping researchers use a big health database to better understand and improve personalized medicine, so they can find new ways to help people like you stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $999,916 |
| NIH project number | 3OT2OD036485-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11059781 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals interested in participating in precision medicine initiatives and those who may benefit from tailored healthcare solutions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged in or do not have access to precision medicine initiatives may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the utilization of a large national dataset created by the All of Us Research Program to advance precision medicine. It aims to provide training and resources for researchers to effectively analyze and leverage this dataset through the All of Us Researcher Workbench. The project includes developing a support team, expanding training programs, and maintaining partnerships to promote awareness and engagement in precision medicine research. By empowering researchers, the initiative seeks to improve the overall impact of the dataset on health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized medical treatments for patients based on a deeper understanding of diverse health data.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives utilizing large datasets for precision medicine have shown promise, indicating that this approach has the potential for significant impact.
Where this research is happening
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University of Arizona
Tucson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Karnes, Jason Hansen — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Karnes, Jason Hansen
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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.