Improving health equity in preventing injuries
CE24-001, ICRC, MCW CIC CENTER GRANT: WORKING TOWARDS HEALTH EQUITY IN INJURY PREVENTION
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 ID | NIH-10761861 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from marginalized communities who are at higher risk for injury and violence.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of marginalized populations or who do not experience injury-related health disparities may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: Other research has shown success in addressing health disparities through community-based interventions, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
Milwaukee, United States
- 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.
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 below.