Improving health equity in preventing injuries
Official title: CE24-001, ICRC, MCW CIC CENTER GRANT: WORKING TOWARDS HEALTH EQUITY IN INJURY PREVENTION
Funded at Medical College of Wisconsin · NIH-10761861 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to prevent injuries in communities that need it most, and it’s for anyone interested in making sure everyone has the same chance to stay safe and healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical College of Wisconsin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $791,053 |
| NIH project number | 1R49CE003560-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10761861 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from marginalized communities who are at higher risk for injury and violence.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of marginalized populations or who do not experience injury-related health disparities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing disparities in injury prevention and control through collaborative efforts at the Comprehensive Injury Center (CIC) at the Medical College of Wisconsin. The project aims to conduct and share innovative research that targets populations at risk for injury-related health disparities. It will also develop educational programs to train current and future professionals in injury prevention, emphasizing health equity. Additionally, the CIC will foster partnerships with community organizations to implement evidence-based injury prevention strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective injury prevention strategies that reduce health disparities among vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in addressing health disparities through community-based interventions, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Deroon-Cassini, Terri a. — Medical College of Wisconsin
- Study coordinator: Deroon-Cassini, Terri a.
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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.