Training scientists to improve health systems and increase workforce diversity
Official title: Research Education Core
Funded at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-11004320 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about training scientists to work closely with healthcare teams to improve patient care and health outcomes, and it's designed for faculty members who want to learn how to create and test new health solutions while promoting diversity in the field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $255,631 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029767-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004320 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would be early-career scientists and faculty members interested in health systems research and implementation science.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in health research or do not have a vested interest in the development of health systems may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research initiative aims to develop scientists who are embedded within learning health systems (LHS) to enhance healthcare delivery and outcomes. It focuses on providing up to two years of training for faculty scientists, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship. Participants will engage in a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip them with the necessary skills for designing, implementing, and evaluating health interventions. The program also aims to foster diversity within the LHS workforce, ensuring a broad range of perspectives in health research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare practices and outcomes through the development of skilled scientists who can effectively implement and evaluate health interventions.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of training scientists within learning health systems is gaining traction, the specific model of this program may be novel and untested in its comprehensive scope.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roumie, Christianne L. — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Roumie, Christianne L.
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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.