Metropolitan Detroit Practice-based Research Network
Status:
Active
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
MetroNet
PBRN Type:
Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians)
Network Category:
Established
City:
Detroit
State:
Michigan
Zip:
48201
Main Phone:
313-577-0880
PBRN Director Name:
Jinpung Xu
PBRN Director Email:
ak1624@wayne.edu
PBRN Contact 1 Name:
Elizabeth Towner
PBRN Contact 1 Email:
ekuhl@med.wayne.edu
PBRN Contact 1 Role:
MetroNet Research Director
Geographic Coverage:
Local or City-wide
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
Michigan
Network Founded:
2001
PBRN Mission Statement:
MetroNet is committed to the healthcare needs of metropolitan Detroit's underserved populations and the development of evidence-based clinical practice through clinical research.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke and hypertension
Children's health issues
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Health literacy
Immunizations
Obesity, physical activity, and/or diet and nutrition
Pregnancy and childbirth, including preterm birth
Pulmonary disease/asthma
Women's health issues
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
70
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
18
Approximate Number of Patients:
78280
Children's health issues: Obesity
Men's health issues: Prostate Cancer
Women's health issues: Menopause