Training researchers to improve community health interventions
Modelers and Storytellers: Transdisciplinary Training to Advance Community Health Intervention Research
This study is all about bringing together researchers and community members to work hand-in-hand on new ways to improve health in neighborhoods that need it most, especially by tackling the social issues that affect health, and it includes fun summer training sessions to help everyone learn together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10915551 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing community health by training researchers from various disciplines to collaborate effectively with community stakeholders. It aims to develop multi-level interventions that address social determinants of health, particularly in at-risk communities. By utilizing systems science methods and computational modeling, the program seeks to evaluate innovative health interventions in a practical manner. The training occurs over three summer sessions, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from at-risk communities who are affected by health disparities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of at-risk communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective community health interventions that reduce health disparities.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using community-engaged approaches and systems science methods to improve health outcomes, indicating a promising direction for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, May C — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Wang, May C
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.