Improving health through scientific discoveries and best practices
Official title: Together: Transforming and Translating Discovery to Improve Health
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-11098887 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving health for everyone, especially those in underserved communities in North and North Central Florida, by using new scientific discoveries to help diagnose and treat diseases better, and it’s designed for people who want to see real changes in their healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $508,965 |
| NIH project number | 3UL1TR001427-09S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11098887 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from underserved populations in North and North Central Florida who are affected by various health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the targeted geographic areas or those not affected by the conditions being studied may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing human health by translating scientific discoveries into practical applications for diagnosing, treating, preventing, and curing diseases. The University of Florida and Florida State University will collaborate to engage diverse communities in North and North Central Florida, particularly underserved populations. The project emphasizes precision medicine, community engagement, and the use of informatics to improve healthcare delivery. By fostering collaborations and training opportunities, the initiative aims to build a robust translational workforce.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and access to innovative treatments for patients in diverse communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in similar collaborative approaches to improve health outcomes through community engagement and translational science.
Where this research is happening
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University of Florida
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mitchell, Duane a. — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Mitchell, Duane a.
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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.