Improving health and health equity through coordinated research efforts.
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11004296 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping researchers and community members work together better to improve health care and outcomes for everyone, especially focusing on patient involvement and fairness in health services, and it includes an annual gathering to share ideas and progress.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $294,148 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029742-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004296 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would include individuals engaged in or affected by health equity initiatives and those interested in contributing to research that aims to improve health systems.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in health equity initiatives or who do not have an interest in research participation may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This research initiative focuses on providing essential oversight and infrastructure to support scholars and community members involved in the MEL-STaR program. It aims to enhance learning health system (LHS) research by ensuring effective management and operational governance. The program will facilitate collaboration among various committees and stakeholders, including patient engagement and health equity efforts, to drive improvements in health outcomes. An annual symposium will also be held to foster communication and collaboration among participants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant advancements in health equity and improved health outcomes for diverse populations.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is collaborative and aims to enhance existing research efforts, similar initiatives have shown promise in improving health outcomes through coordinated research.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Friedman, Charles P — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Friedman, Charles P
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.