Training scientists to improve healthcare delivery in New Jersey
Official title: Learning Health System Scientist Training And Research in New Jersey (LHS STAR NJ)
Funded at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · NIH-11004314 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to create a system in New Jersey that helps improve healthcare by training new researchers and finding better ways to deliver care, so patients can receive higher quality and fairer treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $847,500 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029759-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004314 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include patients receiving care in New Jersey who are interested in contributing to the improvement of healthcare systems.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of New Jersey or those not engaged with the healthcare systems involved in this initiative may not receive direct benefits.
What this research studies
This research aims to establish a Learning Health System (LHS) in New Jersey that focuses on improving healthcare delivery through innovative training and research. By integrating various resources and platforms, the project will enable researchers to conduct Patient Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) and Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) to enhance the quality and equity of care. The initiative will also train the next generation of scientists to ensure continuous improvement in health outcomes and patient-centered care across the state.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the quality and equity of healthcare services for patients in New Jersey.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in other regions have shown promise in enhancing healthcare delivery and patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hudson, Shawna V. — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Hudson, Shawna V.
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.