Understanding health and disease through comprehensive data collection.
Official title: All of Us Research Program Data and Research Center
Funded at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-10725848 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The All of Us Research Program is inviting people from all backgrounds to share their health information so we can learn more about what affects our health and how to improve treatments for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | November 1, 2022 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $51,995,165 |
| NIH project number | 1OT2OD035404-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10725848 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals from diverse backgrounds who are willing to share their health data to contribute to a better understanding of health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in participating in data sharing or those with conditions not covered by the research may not receive direct benefits.
What this research studies
The All of Us Research Program aims to gather extensive health data from diverse populations to better understand the factors influencing health and disease. This initiative utilizes a robust data infrastructure to support researchers in analyzing this information, ultimately guiding the prevention and treatment of various conditions. Patients may contribute their health information, which will be used to inform future medical practices and improve health outcomes. The program emphasizes inclusivity and aims to reflect the diversity of the U.S. population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective prevention and treatment strategies for a wide range of diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives have shown success in leveraging large-scale health data to improve patient outcomes, making this approach promising and well-supported by existing research.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harris, Paul a. — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Harris, Paul a.
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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.