Advancing Health Equity for Underserved Communities
Interdisciplinary Health Research (IHER) Center
This center aims to understand and reduce health differences that affect people in underserved communities, including those facing conditions like Alzheimer's disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Delaware State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dover, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11373762 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Our nation faces significant health differences based on race, ethnicity, and income, which became even clearer during the COVID-19 pandemic. This center at Delaware State University is dedicated to finding solutions for these health disparities, particularly for conditions that disproportionately affect minority and low-income populations. We bring together experts in social, behavioral, and medical sciences to explore the root causes of these differences. Our goal is to develop new ways to improve health outcomes and promote fairness in health for everyone.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This center's work is relevant to individuals and communities experiencing health disparities, particularly those from racial, ethnic, and low-income backgrounds, and those affected by conditions like Alzheimer's disease.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of communities experiencing health disparities or who are not affected by the specific conditions being studied by the center's researchers may not directly benefit from this particular grant.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could lead to a better understanding of health disparities and the development of new strategies and interventions to improve health for underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Research centers focused on health equity have proven successful in fostering collaborative science and driving progress in understanding and addressing health disparities.
Where this research is happening
Dover, United States
- Delaware State University — Dover, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harrington, Melissa a — Delaware State University
- Study coordinator: Harrington, Melissa a
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 below.