Leadership and coordination for health equity training and research
Official title: Administrative Core (AC)
Funded at Boston Medical Center · NIH-11004275 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making healthcare fairer for everyone, especially for those who might not get the best care, by bringing together patients, community groups, and health experts to work together and improve health outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $278,345 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029752-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004275 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would include patients from underserved communities who are engaged in or affected by health equity initiatives.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of underserved communities or those not engaged in health equity efforts may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing health equity through the Boston Health Equity & community-Aligned Learning Health System (Boston HEALHS) Administrative Core. It aims to oversee and coordinate training and research efforts within a safety-net health system, ensuring effective communication among stakeholders, including patients and community organizations. The approach emphasizes participatory decision-making and aims to recruit and develop a diverse group of health scientists. By fostering collaboration and implementing equity-focused strategies, the project seeks to improve health outcomes for underserved populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health equity and better health outcomes for diverse patient populations.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown promise in enhancing health equity and improving patient outcomes through community engagement and participatory research methods.
Where this research is happening
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fischer, Michael a. — Boston Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Fischer, Michael a.
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.