Training researchers to improve the adoption of health interventions for chronic diseases
Mentored Education for Dissemination and Implementation Science (MEDIS) Program
This program is all about training future researchers to help turn health research into real-life solutions that can prevent and manage chronic diseases, especially in communities that need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10580603 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program focuses on educating the next generation of researchers in dissemination and implementation science, which aims to bridge the gap between research findings and their application in real-world settings. Through a 5-day summer short course and ongoing mentorship, participants will learn how to effectively promote and implement behavioral and social science interventions that can prevent and manage chronic diseases. The program specifically targets the adoption of evidence-based practices in communities and clinical settings, addressing health disparities among various populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who are affected by chronic diseases or are part of populations experiencing health disparities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by chronic diseases or who are younger than 21 years old may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes by ensuring that effective interventions for chronic diseases are more widely adopted and utilized.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in training programs aimed at improving the implementation of health interventions, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Haire-Joshu, Debra — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Haire-Joshu, Debra
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.