Mississippi Community Engagement and Outreach Core (CEO) for Clinical Research
Official title: CEO Core
Funded at University of Mississippi Med Ctr · NIH-11435575 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant supports community partnerships and a practice-based research network in Mississippi to improve access to care and community-based research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Mississippi Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jackson, United States) |
| Project start | August 18, 2016 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $763,028 |
| NIH project number | 2P50GM115428-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11435575 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Mississippi residents with interest in participating in community-engaged research and primary care innovations via the MPCIN network.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in or benefiting from community-engaged research initiatives or those outside Mississippi regions served by MPCIN.
What this research studies
The CEO Core strengthens ties with communities across Mississippi and expands the Mississippi Primary Care Innovation Network to boost real-world research in primary care. It focuses on developing faculty expertise in community-based participatory research and increasing the number and quality of community-engaged studies. The core is co-led by leaders from partner institutions and supported by advisory boards and dedicated taskforces to ensure community needs shape research priorities. This work aims to translate clinical research into practical improvements in care and health outcomes for Mississippians.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Expanded access to engaged, community-informed research that could improve primary care and health outcomes in Mississippi.
How similar studies have gone: Previous community engagement and practice-based networks in Mississippi have shown capacity to build partnerships and advance locally relevant research.
Where this research is happening
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University of Mississippi Med Ctr
Jackson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Compretta, Caroline E. — University of Mississippi Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Compretta, Caroline E.
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.