Improving health systems through data analysis and patient-centered research
Official title: Research and Data Analysis Core
Funded at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-11004322 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making healthcare better for everyone by finding ways to help patients make smart choices about their health and ensuring that services work well for all communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $536,549 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029767-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004322 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients who are seeking to understand their health options and contribute to the development of effective health strategies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged in health decision-making or who do not have access to the health systems involved may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health systems by providing a core of services that support patient-centered outcomes and health equity. It aims to help patients make informed decisions by generating evidence on effective health strategies. The project will also work on improving the implementation and dissemination of health interventions, ensuring that they are adapted and delivered effectively to benefit diverse populations. By engaging stakeholders, including patients and community members, the research seeks to address health disparities and influence health policy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective health interventions that improve patient outcomes and promote health equity.
How similar studies have gone: Other research in learning health systems has shown promise in improving patient outcomes and health equity, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rothman, Russell L. — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Rothman, Russell L.
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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.