Rural Connections to Research
Expanding Access. Enhancing Research. Empowering Communities.
Rural Connections to Research
Expanding Access. Enhancing Research. Empowering Communities.
RCR Toolbox
The Rural Connections to Research (RCR) toolbox offers practical toolkits that strengthen local access to clinical trials and studies. Each toolkit provides materials designed to reduce participation barriers and deliver research closer to home.
RCR
St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, Grand Junction, CO
Ashton Memorial, Ashton, ID
Madison Memorial Hospital, Rexburg, ID
St. Peter’s Health, Helena, MT
Carson Tahoe Health, Carson City, NV
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater, Rock Springs, WY
St. John’s Health, Jackson, WY
Island Park Medical Clinic, Island Park, ID
Intermountain Health, UT, NV, ID, MT, WY, CO
Ashley Regional Medical Center, Vernal, UT
The RCR is building a research network where everyone has a seat at the table.
Whether you are a patient, provider, or institution, please partner with us to bring clinical research to rural communities.
Join Our Research Network
We are actively growing our network of healthcare providers, community organizations, and research teams.
Partner with RCR to increase your impact, access clinical trials, and collaborate on initiatives that support rural populations. Together, we can expand access to rural communities.
Current Projects
RCR’s active projects prioritize innovation and expanded access, from telehealth-enabled clinical trials to community health needs assessments.
Explore how we’re advancing research in chronic disease management, vaccine availability, and more—all with rural communities at the center.
Why RCR?
Building Stronger Partnerships
RCR fosters collaboration between researchers, healthcare providers, and rural communities, creating sustainable relationships that drive long-term health improvements.
Expanding Research Opportunities
By partnering with rural communities and local healthcare systems, RCR expands access to clinical
research, making its benefits available beyond urban areas
Partnering with Rural Communities
RCR prioritizes community engagement, ensuring rural residents have a voice in shaping research that directly impacts their health and well-being.
RCR Introduction
Connect with our team:
J. Rob Singleton, MD
Professor and Vice Chair, Neurology
Program Director, CTSI Clinical Research Unit
Stacey Peterson, MBA
Operations Program Manager
Rural Connections to Research (RCR) Program Manager
Dixie D. Thompson, BSN, RN
Director, Research & Science