Training future health scientists to improve health systems
Official title: Research Education Core
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11004301 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping future scientists learn how to improve health systems by working together and gaining real-life experience, making sure everyone has a fair chance to contribute to better health for all.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $275,318 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029742-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004301 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would be individuals interested in pursuing careers in health sciences, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pursuing a career in health sciences or who do not have an interest in learning health systems may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Research Education Core at the University of Michigan focuses on training and mentoring future scientists in learning health systems. This program emphasizes experiential learning and collaboration among diverse scholars from various disciplines. Participants will engage in a comprehensive curriculum that includes both didactic and hands-on experiences, aimed at promoting equity and inclusion in the health workforce. The initiative seeks to build coalitions and leverage existing infrastructures to transform health systems and community organizations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more skilled and diverse workforce in health sciences, ultimately improving health outcomes for communities.
How similar studies have gone: This approach builds on successful educational models in health sciences, particularly the unique Health Infrastructures and Learning Systems program, which has shown promise in training health scientists.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Piatt, Gretchen a — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Piatt, Gretchen 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.