Rural Health Translational Science Innovation at Dartmouth
Official title: Dartmouth Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Funded at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic · NIH-11386982 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant supports a national effort to speed up practical health improvements for people in rural areas by strengthening collaboration, using telehealth and digital tools, and developing ways to translate research into real-world care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lebanon, United States) |
| Project start | July 25, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $4,036,648 |
| NIH project number | 5UM1TR004772-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11386982 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults living in rural communities who experience barriers to care, including limited transportation, internet access, and resource constraints.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not engaged with rural healthcare systems or those in well-served urban/ non-rural settings may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
The project centers on advancing rural healthcare delivery through translational science in partnership with the national CTSA network. It builds on past work with SYNERGY to expand telehealth, digital health, and machine learning to improve access and care quality for rural populations. The initiative focuses on creating new models to accelerate T3 translational science in real-world healthcare settings and to strengthen workforce development across participating centers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients in rural areas could experience faster adoption of effective care delivery strategies and better access to digital health resources.
How similar studies have gone: Previous rural-focused translational work showed gains in telehealth adoption and decision-support tools, indicating promising potential for broader impact.
Where this research is happening
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
Lebanon, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Volandes, Angelo — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
- Study coordinator: Volandes, Angelo
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.