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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded $54 million to Scripps Research to continue its contributions to the All of Us Research Program, a national initiative aiming to create a vast and diverse health research database. The funding will support the Scripps Translational Institute’s efforts to lead The Participant Center, which manages participant engagement, data collection, and access to program resources. Eric Topol, MD, founder of the institute, emphasized the program’s potential to advance individualized medicine.
Scripps will oversee a consortium of health organizations, including community health centers and technology companies, to enhance participant involvement. They will also manage a pilot initiative, All of Us Participant Labs, to explore innovative methods for increasing enrollment, improving sample collection, and collecting new data types. This work aligns with the program's goals of democratizing research access and fostering inclusive health insights.
Julia Moore Vogel, PhD, program director for The Participant Center, highlighted the mission of empowering medical breakthroughs that improve prevention and treatment for all populations. Key partners include CVS, Fitbit, Quest Diagnostics, and various blood centers and health organizations nationwide.
Since 2016, Scripps Research has played a pivotal role in the program, promoting digital engagement through mobile technologies and web apps. The additional funding extends their work by five years, with potential total funding of $282 million. This research effort, published through collaborative reports, is expected to revolutionize how health data is used to benefit diverse communities.
