A center focused on health and social justice research.
Official title: The Center for Research, Health, and Social Justice
Funded at Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis · NIH-11170796 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how health and social issues affect people's access to care, and it invites patients to share their experiences to help make healthcare fairer for everyone in their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,032,002 |
| NIH project number | 3P50MD017319-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11170796 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would include individuals from diverse backgrounds, particularly those affected by health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of underserved communities or those who do not experience health inequities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research initiative aims to explore various aspects of health and social justice, potentially addressing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. The approach may involve community engagement, data collection, and analysis to understand the social determinants of health. Patients may be involved in discussions and initiatives that seek to improve health equity and access to care in their communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and greater equity in healthcare access for underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific focus of this center is not detailed, similar initiatives have shown promise in addressing health disparities and improving community health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cornell, Carol Ellen — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: Cornell, Carol Ellen
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.