Training future scientists to improve health systems and community health.
CTSA K12 Program at Wake Forest
This study is all about helping new healthcare professionals learn how to use research and data to improve health practices and policies, making sure everyone in the community gets the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10841188 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Wake Forest Clinical and Translational Science Institute is focused on transforming health systems into Learning Health Systems that prioritize health equity and community vitality. This program will train early-career faculty in essential competencies for translational science, which involves turning data into actionable health practices and policies. Participants will engage in a rigorous training program that combines academic goals with practical applications to enhance healthcare delivery. The initiative aims to create a workforce capable of addressing complex health challenges through innovative research and community engagement.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include early-career faculty and researchers interested in translational science and health equity.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in academic or research settings may not receive direct benefits from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare practices and policies that better serve diverse communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives in similar training programs have shown success in developing skilled translational scientists who have gone on to secure funding and publish impactful research.
Where this research is happening
Winston-Salem, United States
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Allred, Nicholette D. — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Allred, Nicholette D.
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 below.