Improving community health through evidence-based prevention strategies
Official title: DP24-004, PRC, Core: Prevention Research Center at UMass Chan
Funded at Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester · NIH-10874954 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping local health departments and community groups make it easier for everyone to be active and healthy by improving things like transportation and parks, and it’s designed for anyone who wants to see their community become a better place for physical activity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $1,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U48DP006808-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10874954 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals living in communities with limited access to physical activity resources or those affected by health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in the targeted communities or who have no interest in physical activity may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The Prevention Research Center at UMass Chan Medical School aims to enhance the capacity of local health departments and community agencies to implement effective prevention interventions. This research focuses on community-engaged approaches to promote physical activity by improving the built environment, such as transportation and land use systems. By collaborating with a diverse Community Advisory Board and national partners, the center will disseminate and translate research findings to ensure equitable access to health resources. The project will also involve ongoing evaluation and adaptation of strategies to meet community needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased physical activity levels in communities, ultimately improving public health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-engaged approaches to public health interventions, indicating a promising potential for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
Worcester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lemon, Stephenie C. — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Lemon, Stephenie C.
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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.