Improving healthcare through data analysis and patient engagement
Official title: Research Data Analysis Core
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-11004340 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making healthcare better for you by using data and getting input from patients and communities, so that new medical discoveries really meet your needs and improve your care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $179,626 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029744-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004340 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who are interested in participating in healthcare improvement initiatives and those who want their voices to be heard in the research process.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged in or interested in healthcare research may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing healthcare delivery by analyzing data and engaging patients and communities in the research process. It aims to bridge the gap between scientific discoveries and practical healthcare applications, ensuring that innovations meet the needs of patients. The project will utilize advanced evaluation methods and promote the dissemination of findings from various patient-centered research initiatives. By involving patients from the beginning, the research seeks to create more effective and equitable healthcare solutions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and patient-centered healthcare innovations.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches in patient-centered research have shown promise in improving healthcare outcomes and engagement.
Where this research is happening
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Melton-Meaux, Genevieve B — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Melton-Meaux, Genevieve B
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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.