Welcome to the website for the Wisconsin Research and Education Network (WREN). We invite you to explore our site to learn about us, our history, mission, vision, research projects and future direction.
Major News
The Wisconsin Research and Education Network Designated as an Inaugural NIH Network Research Hub
The Wisconsin Research and Education Network (WREN) at the University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (DFMCH) is now part of a groundbreaking pilot program developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Communities Advancing Research Equity (CARE) for Health™ initiative aims to integrate research into clinical care and community settings, striving to improve health outcomes for all regardless of race, ethnicity, income, or zip code.
The CARE for Health™ award designates WREN as one of three primary care research network hubs nationwide. This initiative seeks to expand the network, integrate innovative research with routine clinical care, support primary care-based clinical research, engage underrepresented communities, and implement suitable study designs for primary care settings. Initial awards are focused on serving rural communities.
WREN at a Glance
The Wisconsin Research and Education Network (WREN) is a statewide practice-based research network with hundreds of primary care clinicians and academic researchers.
WREN conducts high-quality translational research projects in “real-world” family practices across Wisconsin.
We invite you to learn more about our work and get involved.