Improving health outcomes for rural communities in the Midwest
Official title: All of Us Research Program Heartland Consortium (AoURP-HC)
Funded at University of Kansas Medical Center · NIH-11110016 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people in rural Midwest communities who are dealing with chronic health issues by encouraging them to join a program that aims to improve medical care specifically for their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,800,000 |
| NIH project number | 3OT2OD036430-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11110016 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include residents of rural areas in the Midwest, particularly those with chronic health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in urban areas or those without chronic health conditions may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the high rates of chronic diseases among residents of rural communities in the Midwest. It aims to enhance participation from these populations in the All of Us Research Program, which is a large-scale precision medicine initiative. By collaborating with academic medical centers and community organizations, the project seeks to understand and mitigate the unique health challenges faced by these communities, including limited access to healthcare and socioeconomic barriers. The research will involve collecting health data and samples to better tailor medical treatments to the needs of rural populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare strategies and interventions specifically designed for rural populations, ultimately enhancing their health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives targeting rural health disparities have shown promise, indicating that tailored approaches can lead to improved health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ojo, Akinlolu Oluseun — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Ojo, Akinlolu Oluseun
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.