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Improving health outcomes for Hoosiers

The Health Excellence Achieved through Learning health systems Research (HEALeR) Collaborative is dedicated to strengthening systems of care through research that expands access, ensures high-quality care and improves health outcomes for individuals in every community.

HEALeR is a partnership between IU School of Medicine, IU Health’s Office of Healthy Communities, the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI), the Regenstrief Institute and the Irsay Institute at Indiana University Bloomington.

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Our Pillars

HEALeR aims to achieve our mission by focusing on four key pillars.

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Supporting data-informed, patient-centered health systems research. We fund and foster a culture of research that identifies and addresses differences in care access, quality and outcomes to strengthen systems of care and support optimal health outcomes for all Hoosiers.

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Empowering health systems investigators. We provide infrastructure for professional development, education, mentorship and research support to strengthen investigators’ capacity and success.

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Bridging research and clinical practice. We partner with health systems, clinicians, and communities to co-develop and scale evidence-based care models that improve outcomes across various settings.

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Expanding impact through strategic funding. We pursue external funding opportunities that support our mission and research goals. 

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Evidence in Action: Advancing Ethical Implementation Science in Learning Health Systems

We welcome scholars and health professionals from IU, IU Health and institutions across Indiana. Registration is free and CME credits are available!

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Featured Scholars

Building Bridges Award
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Lauren D. Nephew, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine

HEALeR Expert Bench member and affiliate faculty Lauren D. Nephew, MD, is a recipient of Indiana University's 2025 Building Bridges Award, which recognizes those who embody Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s leadership, vision and spirit through their contributions to IU and Indiana communities across the state.

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Telemedicine and Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Research Presented at 2025 PAS
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Seethal A. Jacob, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics

HEALeR affiliate faculty Seethal Jacob, MD, recently presented her research into pediatric sickle cell disease diagnosis and treatment at the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii this April. Her poster presentation was entitled, "SCD Care Anywhere: Improving Access to Care for Sickle Cell Disease through Telemedicine."

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