Training injury researchers to address trauma in low and middle-income countries
Yale-American University in Beirut Program on Advanced Injury Research (Yale-AUB PAIR Consortium)
This program is working to reduce injury-related deaths in low and middle-income countries by training new researchers to understand injury data and create better healthcare policies, which will ultimately help keep you and your community safer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10984479 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program focuses on addressing the high rates of injury-related deaths in low and middle-income countries, particularly in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. It aims to train a new generation of injury researchers who can analyze injury data and develop evidence-based policies to prevent and treat injuries. By enhancing the capacity for injury research and data analysis, the program seeks to improve public safety and health outcomes in regions severely affected by trauma. Patients can benefit from improved healthcare policies and practices that arise from this research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals living in low and middle-income countries who are affected by injuries or trauma.
Not a fit: Patients living in high-income countries or those not affected by injury-related issues may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in injury-related deaths and disabilities in vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that training local researchers and improving data collection can lead to better health outcomes in similar contexts.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mowafi, Hani — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Mowafi, Hani
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.