Improving health equity related to injuries and violence throughout life.
RFA-CE-24-001, Achieving Injury-related Health Equity Across the Lifespan
This study is all about working with communities to find better ways to prevent injuries and violence, and it’s designed for anyone who cares about making their neighborhood safer and healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10758690 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on preventing injuries and violence by engaging with communities that are most affected. The University of Washington Injury Control Research Center will implement a five-year plan that includes collaborative efforts to advance scientific knowledge and translate findings into practical applications for public health. The project will also train future public health practitioners and researchers, ensuring that health equity is a central theme in all activities. By fostering community involvement, the research aims to create effective strategies for injury prevention and violence reduction.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals and families living in communities disproportionately impacted by injuries and violence.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in areas significantly affected by injury and violence may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in health equity and safety for communities affected by injury and violence.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community-engaged approaches to injury prevention, indicating that this methodology is promising.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vavilala, Monica S — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Vavilala, Monica S
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.