Training scientists to improve healthcare through data and collaboration
Official title: Learning Health System Embedded Scientist Training and Research Center - RDAC
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11004317 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping healthcare providers and patients work together to use real-world data to improve care and make sure everyone gets the help they need, especially those facing healthcare challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $123,294 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029738-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004317 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients from diverse backgrounds who are affected by healthcare disparities and are interested in contributing to the improvement of healthcare practices.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged in or affected by healthcare disparities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the use of scientific information in healthcare by training E-STaR Scholars to collaborate with various stakeholders, including patients and healthcare providers. It aims to create and disseminate real-world data that can help identify and address healthcare disparities. By leveraging electronic health records and co-production strategies, the project seeks to continuously generate and implement new evidence that improves clinical care. The initiative emphasizes equity and aims to ensure that findings are relevant and beneficial to diverse patient populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare practices and outcomes for patients by ensuring that new evidence is effectively integrated into clinical care.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches in other research initiatives have shown promise in improving healthcare delivery and outcomes, particularly in addressing disparities.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Auerbach, Andrew D — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Auerbach, Andrew D
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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.