Training healthcare professionals to study social determinants of health
Official title: Advanced Research Training in SDOH (ART)
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11011088 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program at Emory University is designed to help early and mid-career healthcare professionals, especially nurse scientists, learn how social factors like income and education impact health, so they can improve care for people dealing with issues like cancer and heart disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | August 19, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $254,210 |
| NIH project number | 1R25NR021371-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11011088 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are healthcare professionals, particularly nurses and researchers, who are early or mid-career and interested in SDOH.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not healthcare professionals or who do not have an interest in research related to SDOH may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program at Emory University aims to enhance the skills of early-career and mid-career healthcare professionals, particularly nurse scientists, in researching how social determinants of health (SDOH) affect the well-being of individuals and communities. Participants will receive mentorship and education to develop advanced research methods relevant to SDOH, focusing on areas such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and aging. The initiative builds on existing research infrastructure and aims to integrate SDOH knowledge into healthcare practices, ultimately fostering a new generation of scientific leaders in this field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare strategies that address the social factors influencing health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and addressing social determinants of health, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hamilton, Jill B — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Hamilton, Jill B
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.