Training future scientists to improve health equity in rural areas
Official title: CTSA K12 Program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Funded at Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis · NIH-10841250 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program at the University of Arkansas is all about training a diverse group of scientists to come up with new ways to improve healthcare for people in rural and underserved areas, helping them learn important skills to tackle health challenges in their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $756,000 |
| NIH project number | 1K12TR004924-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10841250 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years from rural or underrepresented communities in Arkansas.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in Arkansas or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences focuses on training a diverse group of translational scientists who will work on developing and testing innovative solutions to enhance health equity, particularly for rural and underrepresented populations. Participants will engage in interdisciplinary training, mentored research projects, and gain expertise in areas such as Implementation Science and Telehealth. The program aims to equip scholars with essential skills to address health disparities and improve healthcare delivery in their communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and access to care for underserved populations, particularly children with cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown success in training scientists to address health disparities, indicating a promising approach to improving health equity.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schootman, Mario — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: Schootman, Mario
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.