Improving community health through partnerships and outreach in Kentucky
Official title: Community Engagement and Outreach (CEO) Core
Funded at University of Louisville · NIH-10983878 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing together local people and universities to improve health in Kentucky by helping those who might not have easy access to healthcare and making sure everyone understands important health information.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Louisville NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Louisville, United States) |
| Project start | July 10, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $423,349 |
| NIH project number | 1P20GM155899-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10983878 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include residents of Kentucky, particularly those from diverse and under-resourced communities who are affected by chronic diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in Kentucky or those who are not part of the targeted underserved populations may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on building strong partnerships between community members and academic institutions to enhance health outcomes in Kentucky. It aims to address significant gaps in healthcare access and understanding among diverse and under-resourced populations. By promoting health literacy and awareness of local health issues, the project seeks to implement community-participatory interventions that are tailored to the specific needs of at-risk groups. The approach includes innovative research methods and multi-directional information sharing to foster trust and engagement within the community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced health disparities for underserved populations in Kentucky.
How similar studies have gone: Similar community engagement approaches have shown success in improving health outcomes in other regions, indicating the potential effectiveness of this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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University of Louisville
Louisville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dunn, Kelli Matheson Bullard — University of Louisville
- Study coordinator: Dunn, Kelli Matheson Bullard
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.