Training researchers to improve healthcare practices

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NIH-funded research University of Minnesota · NIH-11004337

This study is all about training scientists to work closely with doctors and healthcare teams so they can use the latest research to improve patient care and make sure it meets everyone's needs.

Quick facts

Grant typeP30 center grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Minnesota NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Minneapolis, United States)
Project IDNIH-11004337 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on developing scientists who can effectively engage with healthcare systems to enhance the application of research evidence in clinical settings. By embedding researchers within healthcare teams, the project aims to foster collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and administrators, ensuring that research is responsive to the real-world needs of patients and healthcare providers. The initiative builds on a successful training program that has already produced skilled professionals across various healthcare disciplines. Through this approach, the research seeks to improve the implementation of innovative practices in healthcare organizations.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients receiving care in healthcare systems that participate in the training and implementation of new practices.

Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving care in participating healthcare systems may not benefit from the outcomes of this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective healthcare practices that are directly informed by the latest evidence and patient needs.

How similar studies have performed: Similar approaches in embedding researchers within healthcare systems have shown success in enhancing the responsiveness of research to clinical needs, indicating a promising potential for this initiative.

Where this research is happening

Minneapolis, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.