Making Genomic Medicine Routine in a Rural Health System
Official title: Making Genomic Medicine Routine in a Rural Healthcare System
Funded at Geisinger Clinic · NIH-11423700 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national effort to help rural clinics use genomic information as part of everyday patient care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Geisinger Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Danville, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $660,878 |
| NIH project number | 5U01HG013796-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11423700 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients in rural or community clinic settings who would benefit from genomic-informed care.
✕Less likely to help
Some patients may not directly benefit if their care does not rely on genomic information or if they choose not to participate in data sharing.
What this research studies
This project works with a rural health system to embed genomic data and decision support into routine care. It uses learning health system methods to create practical genomic medicine resources that can be shared across different clinics. The team includes experts in genomics, data science, and rural health, and partners with community healthcare physicians. Over several years, the project aims to make genomic insights available at the point of care in everyday settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in rural communities could receive more personalized medical decisions guided by genomic information.
How similar studies have gone: Other genomic implementation efforts show promise but rural, integrated EHR-based approaches are still being tested.
Where this research is happening
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Geisinger Clinic
Danville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Buchanan, Adam H — Geisinger Clinic
- Study coordinator: Buchanan, Adam H
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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.