Overview

AAPA and the PA Foundation are partnering with the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) All of Us Research Program to raise awareness about the importance of participation in research. All of Us is seeking one million or more individuals from across the U.S. who have been excluded from past biomedical research to participate in creating a robust and diverse data resource. Scientists and medical researchers with access to the data can use it to understand more about why people get sick or stay healthy.

As part of the Precision Medicine Initiative, All of Us wants to know more about you and your patients including health habits, environment, genetics, and more. You may even discover more about your own health!

Do you have experience with the All of Us Research Program? Let us know!

What is All of Us?

Overview Resources


Get to Know the Program

Get to Know the Program

National Institutes of Health – All of Us

Learn about the NIH’s All of Us Research Program.

All of Us Research Program

Find out more about the program, including how to get involved and key information/FAQs to share with patients.

All of Us YouTube Channel

Browse the wealth of information available on the All of Us Research Program YouTube channel.

Researcher Workbench Testimonial – Dr. Gail Jarvik

Hear from Dr. Gail Jarvik on the value of the All of Us Researcher Workbench.

AAPA’s Partnership with All of Us Research

Read about AAPA and the PA Foundation’s role as engagement partners with All of Us.

Get Involved as a Researcher

Get Involved as a Researcher

All of Us Research Hub

Visit the central research hub for the All of Us Research Program.

Researcher Workbench YouTube Channel

Learn more about the Researcher Workbench through informational videos.

Researcher Workbench Year 2 Infographic

Learn more about the All of Us Researcher Workbench and share with your colleagues.

Researcher Workbench Fact Sheet

Read more about how the All of Us Researcher Workbench has been used.

All of Us Data Browser

Browse All of Us data that is publicly available.

Research Projects Directory

Get inspired by over 2,000 projects that are currently in the All of Us Researcher Workbench.

Institutional Agreements

Look up institutions that currently have a Data Use and Registration Agreement (DUA) in place.

Institutional Data Use Agreement Request

If your organization does not have a DUA in place, request one today.

Register to Be an All of Us Researcher

View the steps required to access the All of Us Registered Tier and Controlled Tier data.

Gain Expertise in Genomic Medicine

Gain Expertise in Genomic Medicine

Learn More About All of Us, Genetics and Genomic Medicine on AAPA News Central and PA Foundation Vital Minds Podcast

Top 10 Things PAs Should Know About Genetics

Two PAs practicing in medical genetics highlight aspects PAs need to know about their field, including rare diseases and privacy law.

A Day in the Life of a PA in Genetics

A PA working in genetics gives readers a glimpse into a specialty that features rare disorders.

Two PAs Use Genetics and Precision Medicine to Provide Answers and Develop Plans for Patients

PAs working in medical genetics share insights on how they use genetics and precision medicine to develop treatment plans that improve patient outcomes.

Colorado PAs Spotlight All of Us Research Program

PA Kendra Glassman of the Colorado Academy of PAs highlights benefits of the All of Us Research Program and why PAs and their patients should get involved.

5 Ways to Incorporate Social Determinants of Health to Improve Patient Care

PA educator Daytheon Sturges outlines five ways PAs can enhance patient care by seeking new information and data about patients and addressing social determinants of health.

PAs Say Genetics and Genomics Key to Patient Diagnosis and Treatment

PAs provide insights on how incorporating genomic data and precision medicine into patient care is critical to making care decisions and improving outcomes.

PAs: Get Involved in Genetics to Help Patients

Nguyen Park, founder of the Society of PAs in Genetics and Genomics, encourages PAs to get involved in genetics and apply genetics in their practice.

Vital Minds Podcast – “Get to Know All of Us: Precision Medicine and the Future of Healthcare”
Vital Minds host James Millward, DMSc, PA-C, talks with Sheri Schully, Ph.D., deputy chief medical and scientific officer of the All of Us Research Program, and Nguyen Park, MS, PA-C, about the All of Us Research Program and the role of precision medicine in the future of healthcare.

Learn More and Earn CME

Learn More and Earn CME

All Together Now: Virtual Student Program on Genetics and Research

This two-hour interactive presentation will prepare future healthcare providers to apply genetic medicine in clinical practice; better understand concepts of precision medicine and its role in care delivery; recognize the role of social determinants of health in patient health outcomes and address them in practice; and appreciate the importance of PA research and learn about resources available to PAs conducting research.

Featuring expert faculty presenters:

  • Precision Medicine: DeShana Collett, PhD, PA-C – University of Kentucky
  • Research: Nicholas Hudak, PhD, PA-C – Duke University School of Medicine
  • Genetics: Nguyen Park, DMSc, MS, PA-C – Society of PAs in Genetics and Genomics
  • All of Us Research Program: Sheri Schully, PhD – NIH All of Us Research Program
  • Moderated by: Nina Multak, PhD, PA-C – University of Florida College of Medicine

Brought to you by the PA Education Association, American Academy of PAs, and PA Foundation in collaboration with the NIH All of Us Research Program.
 

The All of Us Research Program (published May 2021)

Learn about the mission, objectives, and scientific framework of the All of Us Research Program and how it connects to PA practice and potential solutions to health concerns in the U.S.; where to find resources to share with patients and peers about All of Us; and available tools and data in the All of Us Research Hub and basic requirements for access and use.

Genetics and Genomics Bundle (published March 2022)

The Genetics and Genomics Bundle offers up to 3.5 credits of AAPA Category 1 CME and highlights the NIH’s All of Us Research Program and its efforts to gather health data from one million or more people living in the U.S. to accelerate research and improve health. “Getting Into Your Genes: Why Genetics Matters to Your Patients” provides an overview of the program and its resources, as well as a genetics update for PAs and an examination of the value of genetics in medicine and in addressing health disparities. “Taking the Guesswork Out of Everyday Genes” dives into the basics of genetics and genomics, including the implications of genetic testing and therapies. “Research! Why Should I Do It? Embracing the Benefits of Research Participation” explores research opportunities available through All of Us and how PAs at the clinical level can get involved.

Course: Research 101: Increasing Your Knowledge through All of Us: Secondary Clinical Data for Research and Clinical Work (published March 2023)

In Increasing Your Knowledge through All of Us: Secondary Clinical Data for Research and Clinical Work, Ashley Green, MLIS, provides an overview of the National Institutes of Health All of Us research program, walks through how to register to access the data and create a workspace, and highlights how to use the available data for research and clinical purposes. At the conclusion of this short webinar, we hope that you are inspired to explore the All of Us research hub, look up whether your organization has an agreement in place, and/or start your own research project.

Resources to Share with Patients

Resources to Share with Patients

FAQs about the All of Us Research Program

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the All of Us Research Program.

Program Brochure

Share this informational brochure on the All of Us Research Program with your patients.

COVID Infographic

Read about how the All of Us Research Program has helped inform treatment for COVID-19.

How to Sign Up

Follow the step-by-step instructions for signing up to join the All of Us research program.

Participation Overview

Find out more about the benefits of participating, who can join, and what participants do.

How to Sign Into All of Us Participant Portal

Watch a video on how to sign in as a participant.

Connect With All of Us