Training scientists to improve healthcare by connecting research and practice
Official title: Learning Health System Embedded Scientist Training and Research (LHS E-STaR) of theNorth (LEaRN)
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-11004318 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing scientists and healthcare workers together to make sure the latest medical discoveries are quickly used to help patients like you, so everyone can benefit from better care.
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) | $1,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029744-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004318 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include patients receiving care at healthcare systems involved in the Learning Health System.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not receiving care within the participating healthcare systems may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to bridge the gap between biomedical discoveries and their application in clinical care by embedding researchers within healthcare systems. By fostering collaboration between researchers and practitioners, the project seeks to create a rapid learning environment where evidence directly informs clinical practice and vice versa. The initiative will utilize existing partnerships and infrastructure at the University of Minnesota to enhance the professional development of scientists and improve patient care outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and timely implementation of medical discoveries into everyday clinical practice, ultimately benefiting patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have shown promise in successfully integrating researchers into healthcare settings to improve patient outcomes, indicating that this approach is both viable and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Beebe, Timothy — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Beebe, Timothy
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.