Southeastern Pennsylvania Prevention Epicenter Network
Official title: Southeastern Pennsylvania Adult and Pediatric Prevention Epicenter Network
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-11549950 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide network in southeastern Pennsylvania aims to improve prevention strategies for adults and children who have or are at risk for health problems.
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 | June 1, 2021 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $590,485 |
| NIH project number | 6U54CK000610-05M002 |
| Project ID | NIH-11549950 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adults or children at risk for preventable health problems who receive care in the Philadelphia region.
✕Less likely to help
People not engaged with preventive care or those outside the local network may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This program creates a collaborative network focused on translating prevention ideas into real-world care for both adults and kids. It connects healthcare teams, researchers, and community partners to develop practical prevention tools and guidelines. The effort emphasizes sharing best practices, measuring impact, and building scalable approaches that fit local communities in the Philadelphia area. Participants may be involved through clinics or research activities that test and refine prevention strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could see better prevention practices that reduce illness and improve quality of life in their communities.
How similar studies have gone: Prior prevention networks have shown promise in translating evidence into practice within communities, though results vary by setting.
Where this research is happening
-
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lautenbach, Ebbing — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Lautenbach, Ebbing
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Comparing universal and guideline-directed genetic testing for young adults with cancer
This study is looking at whether a broader genetic test can help young adults with cancer find inherited risks that regular tests might miss, so they can get better treatment and care tailored just for them.
-
Better, searchable data for human pain biology
A data integration center will standardize, combine, and share molecular and cellular data from human pain research to help scientists understand how pain works and to accelerate discoveries.
-
Understanding how sweat glands form and work to help burn and skin injury patients
A study at the University of Pennsylvania looks at how sweat glands develop and function, with the goal of informing treatments for people who suffer traumatic skin injuries.
-
Cardiovascular risk planning and reduction for men with prostate cancer
A program to better predict and reduce heart disease risk in men treated for prostate cancer, especially older patients.
-
Understanding how a special airway cell helps protect and repair breathing passages
A researcher is studying a newly found airway cell called the hillock to see how it protects the airways and helps repair them after injury, with the aim of helping people with asthma, COPD, or bronchiectasis.
-
Defining TMJ cartilage progenitors and their regulatory niche for TMJ regeneration
Researchers are studying the cells that could help repair the jaw’s cartilage in TMJ osteoarthritis to lay the groundwork for regenerative therapies.
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.