Tracking and Evaluation Core for a rural health research network
Official title: Tracking and Evaluation Core
Funded at Mainehealth · NIH-11413644 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds a Tracking and Evaluation Core to help a regional clinical and translational research network measure progress, improve programs, and share lessons with rural communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mainehealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | July 3, 2017 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $384,375 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM115516-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413644 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable; this grant develops evaluation infrastructure rather than enrolling patients in a study.
✕Less likely to help
This project does not test a treatment or directly involve patient participation.
What this research studies
If you live in rural Northern New England, this project aims to keep a large research network running smoothly by collecting data, monitoring activities, and using what the data show to make mid-course improvements. A multidisciplinary team will oversee data collection, measure outcomes, and ensure the network learns from its findings. The work emphasizes collaboration across partner institutions and uses established public health evaluation methods to connect research efforts with real community health results.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Better community health programs and faster learning from research efforts could lead to improved care access and outcomes in rural areas.
How similar studies have gone: Similar networks have used tracking and evaluation cores to strengthen program impact and accountability.
Where this research is happening
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Mainehealth
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Joly, Brenda Morissette — Mainehealth
- Study coordinator: Joly, Brenda Morissette
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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.