Improving participant recruitment and retention in biomedical research.
Official title: All of Us Coast-to-Coast Strong recrUitment, Retention, and Facilitation (C2C SURF)
Funded at Yale University · NIH-10973462 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to invite and keep people involved in the All of Us program, which collects health information from a wide range of communities, so that everyone feels valued and supported while contributing to important health research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $5,600,000 |
| NIH project number | 1OT2OD037644-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10973462 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals interested in participating in health studies and contributing to the All of Us program.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in participating in research studies or who do not meet the eligibility criteria for the All of Us program may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the recruitment and retention of participants in the All of Us program, which aims to gather health data from diverse populations. By utilizing innovative strategies and data science best practices, the project seeks to ensure that participants receive value from their involvement. The research will implement outreach efforts and partnerships to engage new participants while maintaining connections with current ones. The goal is to create a supportive environment that fosters long-term participation in biomedical studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and inclusive biomedical studies, ultimately improving health outcomes for diverse populations.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully improved participant recruitment and retention through innovative strategies, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ohno-Machado, Lucila — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Ohno-Machado, Lucila
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.