Southern Area Patient Oriented Research Organization
Status:
Active
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
SAPORO
PBRN Type:
Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians)
Network Category:
Established
City:
New Orleans
State:
Louisiana
Zip:
70112
Main Phone:
504-988-4700
PBRN Director Name:
Kiernan Smith
PBRN Director Email:
ksmith33@tulane.edu
PBRN Contact 1 Name:
Lisa Dougherty
PBRN Contact 1 Email:
lmills@tulane.edu
PBRN Contact 1 Role:
Research Coordinator
Geographic Coverage:
State-wide
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
Louisiana
Network Founded:
2014
PBRN Mission Statement:
To conduct quality patient oriented research though primary care clinics with a focus on engaging medical faculty, residents, students and patients in exciting and relevant areas of study emerging in primary care.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke and hypertension
Comparative effectiveness research on improving healthcare systems and/or patient experiences
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Obesity, physical activity, and/or diet and nutrition
Population health
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
30
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
5
Approximate Number of Patients:
30000
