Improving health interventions through collaboration and innovation at Northwestern University
Official title: NUCATS CTSA UM1 at Northwestern University
Funded at Northwestern University at Chicago · NIH-10929626 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about working together with communities to find and share better health treatments that can help everyone live healthier lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $7,961,304 |
| NIH project number | 1UM1TR005121-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929626 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are individuals from diverse populations who may benefit from improved health services and interventions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the targeted diverse populations or those with conditions outside the focus of this research may not receive benefits.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing clinical and translational science by developing a robust infrastructure that supports effective health interventions. It aims to cultivate a culture of inclusivity, accelerate the discovery of innovative treatments, and implement effective health services across diverse populations. By collaborating with community partners and health systems, the project seeks to evaluate and disseminate new health interventions more efficiently. Patients can expect a focus on improving public health outcomes through these collaborative efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster and more effective health interventions for a wider range of patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in similar collaborative approaches to clinical and translational science, indicating a promising potential for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Northwestern University at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: D'aquila, Richard — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: D'aquila, Richard
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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.