Primary Care Bridge: Building Research in Diverse Geographic Settings
Official title: Primary Care - Building Research Integration in Different Geographic Environments (PC-BRIDGE)
Funded at University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr · NIH-11618652 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national network hub in New Mexico will connect rural clinics and communities to faster, more usable primary care research so patients in underserved areas can benefit from new evidence.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albuquerque, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2026 |
| Project end | September 17, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $13,494,059 |
| NIH project number | 4OT2OD038374-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11618652 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults and children receiving primary care in New Mexico who live in rural/frontier counties or Health Professions Shortage Areas.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in settings with limited research infrastructure or those not engaged with primary care may see less direct impact.
What this research studies
This program creates a network at the University of New Mexico to bring primary care research closer to patients in rural and underserved NM communities. It focuses on engaging rural clinics, building trust, and adapting research processes so everyday clinical work isn’t disrupted. The goal is to accelerate the adoption of proven care practices into routine primary care and to participate in a broader learning health system network. The work involves collaboration with clinicians, communities, and researchers to advance evidence-based care that fits real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients in rural and underserved NM communities could experience faster access to evidence-based primary care improvements.
How similar studies have gone: Past, similar efforts have shown that community-engaged primary care research can improve patient access and adoption of best practices in real-world clinics.
Where this research is happening
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University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr
Albuquerque, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sussman, Andrew Louis — University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr
- Study coordinator: Sussman, Andrew Louis
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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.