Training researchers to improve healthcare practices
Official title: Research Education Core
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-11004337 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $419,894 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029744-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004337 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients receiving care in healthcare systems that participate in the training and implementation of new practices.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not receiving care in participating healthcare systems may not benefit from the outcomes of this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
-
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dudley, R. Adams — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Dudley, R. Adams
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.