Southwest Health Engagement and Research Collaborative (SHERC)
Funded at Northern Arizona University · NIH-11368483 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multi-year grant to boost medical and behavioral health research at a university with community partners to tackle health issues in the Southwest.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northern Arizona University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Flagstaff, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2017 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $3,870,884 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD012388-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11368483 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People in the Southwest with chronic or infectious diseases or behavioral health needs, plus communities engaged in research partnerships.
✕Less likely to help
If you are not part of the local community or do not have a condition addressed by the research priorities, direct benefits may be limited.
What this research studies
SHERC is a broad initiative at Northern Arizona University to build research capacity in clinical, translational, biomedical, and behavioral sciences with strong community engagement. It uses five interrelated cores to drive innovation, mentorship, data and clinical science development, and interinstitutional collaboration. The program emphasizes continuous improvement, leadership development, and expanded access to core facilities to address chronic and infectious diseases and behavioral health needs seen in the region. The work aims to translate basic science into real-world health improvements for southwestern populations. The initiative is designed to foster team science and partnerships with community stakeholders to prioritize locally relevant health challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in the region could see faster translation of research into improved care and services, especially for chronic diseases and behavioral health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous community-engaged translational research efforts have shown that shared leadership and collaboration can accelerate translation of findings into practice.
Where this research is happening
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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baldwin, Julie a. — Northern Arizona University
- Study coordinator: Baldwin, Julie 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.