Learning Health Systems and Communities Core to boost community-engaged biomedical research
Official title: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Research Endowment Program
Funded at Charles R. Drew University of Med & Sci · NIH-11417327 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant to build a Learning Health Systems and Learning Health Communities Core at Charles R. Drew University to strengthen community-engaged research and training across health areas.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Charles R. Drew University of Med & Sci NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | June 22, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 5S21MD018960-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11417327 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals with cancer, cardiometabolic disorders, mental health needs, infectious diseases, or those involved with health services research partnerships in the CDU community.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in research activities or those outside the CDU community may not experience immediate benefits.
What this research studies
This grant funds the creation of an LHSC Core at CDU to support biomedical research and train students in cancer, cardiometabolic disease, mental health, infectious diseases, and health services research. It aims to expand faculty development and community engagement through infrastructure that connects researchers, students, and community partners. The core will support bioinformatics, biostatistics, and health policy work to improve how research translates into better care for people in the surrounding community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could see faster translation of research into improved cancer and cardiometabolic care and stronger community health programs.
How similar studies have gone: Prior endowments have helped establish community engagement and health services research centers that supported workforce development and collaborative projects.
Where this research is happening
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Charles R. Drew University of Med & Sci
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Carlisle, David M — Charles R. Drew University of Med & Sci
- Study coordinator: Carlisle, David M
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.