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The Wisconsin Network for Health Research (WiNHR): a statewide, collaborative, multi-disciplinary, research group
Howard Bailey1, William Agger, Dennis Baumgardner
1University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison 53792, USA. hhb@medicine.wisc.edu
WMJ : Official Publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin
|February 6, 2010
Summary
The Wisconsin Network for Health Research (WiNHR) was established to advance scientific knowledge in healthcare. This collaborative network unites researchers and practitioners across Wisconsin to improve public health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Public Health
- Medical Research Networks
Background:
- Initiated in response to the Wisconsin Partnership Program and National Institutes of Health (NIH) healthcare improvement goals.
- Established as a collaborative, multi-disciplinary statewide research network.
- Aims to foster the discovery and application of scientific knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a unified research network across Wisconsin.
- To encourage collaboration between researchers and practitioners.
- To enhance the quality of statewide health care research.
Main Methods:
- Formation of a collaborative network involving key Wisconsin institutions.
- Multi-disciplinary approach to research.
- Statewide reach encompassing diverse geographic areas.
Main Results:
- Successfully formed the Wisconsin Network for Health Research (WiNHR).
- Brought together four major founding institutions: Aurora Health Care/Center for Urban Population Health (CUPH), Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
- Established a foundation for future health research initiatives.
Conclusions:
- The network's goals are relevant to public health needs in Wisconsin.
- Optimism for WiNHR's success is based on research quality and community recognition of research value.
- WiNHR is committed to advancing health research for the benefit of Wisconsin residents.
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