Training scientists to improve healthcare quality and equity
Official title: Research Education Core
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-11004294 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new teachers in healthcare learn how to improve the quality of care for all patients, especially those from different backgrounds, by training them in research methods that focus on what matters most to patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $45,287 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029763-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004294 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients from diverse backgrounds who are affected by healthcare disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of priority populations or those who do not experience healthcare inequities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on training junior faculty to become Learning Health System (LHS) Scientists, who will work on improving healthcare quality and equity. The program emphasizes patient-centered outcomes and comparative effectiveness research methods, ensuring that diverse patient populations are included in the research process. By providing education, mentorship, and hands-on experience, the initiative aims to develop a skilled workforce dedicated to addressing healthcare disparities. The training will take place at three renowned academic medical centers, fostering collaboration and innovation in healthcare research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare quality and equity for diverse patient populations.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on training healthcare scientists have shown promise in improving healthcare outcomes, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Moise, Nathalie — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Moise, Nathalie
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.