Prevention Research Center at UMass Chan: turning community ideas into healthier places
Official title: DP24-004, PRC, Core: Prevention Research Center at UMass Chan
Funded at Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester · NIH-11423384 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Center at UMass Chan will help local health departments and community groups put proven ideas for safer, more activity-friendly environments into action, especially to help people stay active and healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U48DP006808-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11423384 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are residents in communities partnering with the Center who are affected by limited physical activity due to environmental barriers.
✕Less likely to help
Communities without active partnerships or needs related to physical activity infrastructure may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a dedicated Center that builds partnerships with local agencies and a national advisory board to connect evidence-based prevention with real-world action. It focuses on disseminating and translating prevention research so communities can adopt built-environment changes that encourage physical activity. The work is community-engaged and aims to reduce disparities by making it easier for neighborhoods to implement policies and plans that promote activity. The Center infrastructure will be maintained and expanded to sustain ongoing collaboration, communication, and knowledge sharing. The project should help communities adopt practical design changes that support healthier lifestyles.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, communities will have better tools and guidance to create environments that promote physical activity and reduce health disparities.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work shows that well-supported dissemination and translation efforts can increase adoption of community-design interventions.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
Worcester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lemon, Stephenie C. — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Lemon, Stephenie C.
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.