Reducing injuries and violence through community partnerships and education.
Official title: CE24-001, The Penn Injury Science Center
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-10757582 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Penn Injury Science Center is working with Black and Brown communities to find ways to prevent injuries and violence, helping these neighborhoods become safer and healthier for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $850,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R49CE003566-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10757582 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit are individuals from communities disproportionately affected by violence and injury.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to the targeted communities or who are not affected by violence and injury may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Penn Injury Science Center (PISC) aims to reduce injuries and violence by focusing on community-driven research and education. This initiative emphasizes collaboration with Black and Brown communities to address the disparities in injury incidence and recovery. By integrating research, training, and outreach, the PISC seeks to empower these communities to prevent violence and improve public health outcomes. The center's approach is rooted in equity, aiming to tackle the social and structural factors that contribute to injury and violence.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in injuries and violence, particularly in underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in community-based injury prevention has shown success in reducing violence and improving health outcomes, indicating that this approach is both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meisel, Zachary Franklin — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Meisel, Zachary Franklin
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.