North Florida Pediatric Community Research Network
Status:
Inactive
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
NFPCRN
PBRN Type:
Pediatric Network (at least 75% are pediatricians or specialize in child health)
Network Category:
Established
City:
Jacksonville
State:
Florida
Zip:
32209
Main Phone:
904-383-1709
PBRN Director Name:
Mobeen Rathore
PBRN Director Email:
mobeen.rathore@jax.ufl.edu
Geographic Coverage:
Regional
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
Florida
Network Founded:
2011
PBRN Mission Statement:
To encourage and facilitate practice-based research in primary care settings. Our vision is to facilitate connections between UF's academic researchers and community-based clinicians to create mutually beneficial research partnerships. Ultimately, we believe such partnerships can speed the development of practice-based evidence that supports better health care outcomes in our diverse communities.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke and hypertension
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Health literacy
Infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, STDs
Obesity, physical activity, and/or diet and nutrition
Pulmonary disease/asthma
Substance abuse (alcohol and drug abuse)
Tobacco use and smoking cessation
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
85
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
15
Approximate Number of Patients:
12000
