Reducing injuries and violence in communities facing health inequities
CE24-001, ICRC, MCW CIC CENTER GRANT: WORKING TOWARDS HEALTH EQUITY IN INJURY PREVENTION
This program brings researchers, public health groups, and community partners together to reduce injuries and violence in communities that face unfair differences in safety.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical College of Wisconsin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11163185 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If I'm part of a community with higher rates of injury or violence, this center will work with local groups, health departments, and researchers to design programs aimed at keeping people safer. The center will carry out translational projects that turn research into practical prevention actions, collect data from communities, and share what works. It will also train public health workers, community leaders, and practitioners so prevention approaches can be used more widely. Partnerships with community organizations and public agencies will help tailor solutions to the needs of marginalized groups.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants include people who live in communities with high rates of injury or violence, individuals affected by injury, and community organizations serving those populations.
Not a fit: People who live outside the targeted communities or whose health issues are unrelated to injury prevention may not receive direct benefit from the center's programs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lower injury rates and help close safety and health gaps for marginalized communities.
How similar studies have performed: Community-based injury prevention efforts have shown success in some settings, and this center builds on that work with a stronger emphasis on equity and broad partnerships.
Where this research is happening
Milwaukee, United States
- Medical College of Wisconsin — Milwaukee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Deroon-Cassini, Terri a. — Medical College of Wisconsin
- Study coordinator: Deroon-Cassini, Terri a.
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 below.