Training scientists to improve care for disabilities and chronic conditions
Official title: Learning Health systems training to improve Disability and chronic condition care (LeaHD) Research Education Core
Funded at Brown University · NIH-11004347 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping scientists learn new skills so they can provide better care for patients with disabilities and long-term health issues, by pairing them with experienced mentors who will guide them along the way.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $598,347 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029756-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004347 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research are individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions who receive care from participating health systems.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have disabilities or chronic conditions may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing the skills of scientists who will work within health systems to enhance care for patients with disabilities and chronic conditions. The program includes mentorship and training experiences, where scientists will be matched with academic and health system mentors to address specific training needs. Through structured training plans and assessments, the initiative aims to improve the competencies of these scientists, ultimately leading to better patient care and outcomes in the health systems involved.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care strategies for patients with disabilities and chronic conditions.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative in its focus on training scientists within health systems, similar educational initiatives have shown promise in enhancing healthcare delivery.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shireman, Theresa I. — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Shireman, Theresa I.
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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.