Reducing injuries and violence in the Mountain West region.
Official title: CE24-001, Injury and Violence Prevention Center at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-10759870 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Injury and Violence Prevention Center at the University of Colorado is working to keep people safe from injuries and violence by doing research and teaming up with communities, especially those who might need extra help, like veterans and rural families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $849,523 |
| NIH project number | 1R49CE003563-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10759870 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals from rural and frontier populations, Latinos, American Indians, Veterans, and those who are uninsured.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in the Mountain West region or do not belong to the targeted populations may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Injury and Violence Prevention Center at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus focuses on reducing injury and violence through high-quality research, education, and community engagement. The center aims to conduct innovative prevention research that addresses the unique needs of diverse populations, including rural communities, Latinos, American Indians, Veterans, and uninsured individuals. It will enhance the skills of current and future professionals in injury prevention and work collaboratively with community members and policymakers to implement effective strategies. The center's activities are organized into three main cores: Administrative, Outreach, and Training and Education.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce injury-related mortality and improve community health outcomes in the Mountain West region.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in injury prevention strategies in similar populations, indicating the potential for effective outcomes with this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brooks-Russell, Ashley — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Brooks-Russell, Ashley
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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.