Prevention Epicenter at Emory and Partners (PEACH II)
Official title: RFA-CK-20-004: Prevention Epicenter of Emory and Collaborating Healthcare Facilities (PEACH II)
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11542567 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national network project at Emory aims to prevent health problems by coordinating experts, clinics, and community partners.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2021 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $590,489 |
| NIH project number | 6U54CK000601-05M002 |
| Project ID | NIH-11542567 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals at risk for the focus areas of prevention within the network, including those seeking proactive health management.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly targeted by the prevention programs or those not yet eligible for the network interventions may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a collaborative effort across Emory and collaborating facilities to develop and implement prevention strategies for patients at risk of certain health conditions. Researchers will work with clinicians and community groups to identify effective, scalable prevention practices and integrate them into real-world care. The project emphasizes coordination, shared protocols, and evidence-based interventions that can be adopted across multiple sites. Patients and families may benefit from earlier, proactive care and improved avoidance of preventable health issues.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience better prevention, earlier intervention, and reduced risk of disease through standardized programs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous prevention centers have shown that coordinated care networks can improve adherence to guidelines and reduce incidence of preventable conditions.
Where this research is happening
-
Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jacob, Jesse Thomas — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Jacob, Jesse Thomas
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Administrative and Engagement Core for Breast Cancer Breakthrough in Kenya
A national effort in Kenya to speed up how we screen for breast cancer and connect women to treatment, using teamwork across institutions.
-
Collaborative research program to advance patient care
A multi-project research effort at Emory University aims to push forward medical knowledge that could help people with illnesses in the future.
-
Project-003: A multi-partner research program at Emory University
A multi-faceted NIH grant at Emory University aims to advance understanding in a focused area over several years to benefit patients with diseases or conditions connected to the research.
-
Project-002: advancing patient care through coordinated research at Emory
A multi-project NIH grant at Emory aims to translate findings into better care for people with a health condition by coordinating research efforts across teams.
-
Project-006: A Multidisciplinary Emory Initiative to Advance Medical Understanding
A multi-project NIH grant at Emory University aims to push forward medical knowledge in areas that could eventually help patients.
-
Project-005: A multi-component research effort at Emory University
A multi-part NIH grant from Emory University aims to advance understanding in a specific health area over several years with potential patient benefits in the future.
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.