Improving health equity through community collaboration
Community Engagement Core
This study is all about bringing together researchers and local health organizations to work with community members, so they can help shape important health research that aims to improve care and outcomes for people with chronic diseases like diabetes and heart issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10897778 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing health disparities by fostering collaboration between researchers, community organizations, healthcare systems, and public health agencies. It aims to create a framework that integrates various disciplines to ensure that research is relevant and contextually appropriate for the communities involved. By partnering with local Federally Qualified Health Centers, the project seeks to engage community members in the research process, ensuring their input shapes the studies conducted. The ultimate goal is to promote sustainable changes that improve health outcomes for chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are individuals from communities disproportionately affected by chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the targeted communities or who do not have chronic diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced disparities in chronic disease management for underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar collaborative approaches to addressing health disparities, indicating a promising potential for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Carrasquillo, Olveen — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Carrasquillo, Olveen
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.