Improving injury and violence prevention through research and training.
Official title: CE24-001, UNC INJURY PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-10765867 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to prevent injuries and violence, and it's designed for anyone interested in making their community safer through research and training.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $850,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R49CE003568-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10765867 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals and communities affected by injuries or violence, as well as those interested in injury prevention initiatives.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by injuries or violence may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on advancing the field of injury and violence prevention by conducting interdisciplinary studies and training future researchers and practitioners. The University of North Carolina Injury Prevention Research Center (IPRC) operates through three main cores: administrative support, outreach to communities, and education and training programs. By collaborating with various partners, the center aims to disseminate evidence-based practices and policies that can effectively reduce injuries and violence in diverse populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective strategies for preventing injuries and violence, ultimately improving community safety and health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in injury and violence prevention has shown success in implementing community-based interventions and training programs, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marshall, Stephen William — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Marshall, Stephen William
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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.