A new center for biomedical research and training at Tougaloo College
Official title: Tougaloo College Biomedical Research & Training Center
Funded at Tougaloo College · NIH-11016798 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to tackle chronic diseases that affect the African American community, and it’s for anyone interested in improving health in their neighborhoods through research and training.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tougaloo College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tougaloo, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $8,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 1C06OD037837-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11016798 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include African American individuals affected by chronic diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the African American community or those not affected by chronic diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The Tougaloo College Biomedical Research and Training Center will be a dedicated facility focused on addressing chronic diseases that contribute to health disparities, particularly within the African American community. This center aims to enhance research programs and foster collaborations with other research institutions to develop impactful biomedical initiatives. By focusing on health disparities, the center will work to improve health outcomes through targeted research and training opportunities for students and faculty. Patients may benefit from the research conducted here as it aims to address significant health issues affecting their communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced health disparities for African American populations.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focusing on health disparities in chronic diseases have shown promise, indicating that this approach could yield beneficial results.
Where this research is happening
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Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sampson, Iii, Josiah J. — Tougaloo College
- Study coordinator: Sampson, Iii, Josiah J.
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.