Advancing health equity through community-led prevention in Atlanta
Official title: DP24-004, PRC Core: Morehouse School of Medicine Prevention Research Center (MSM PRC): Advancing Health Equity and Justice Through Community Powered Implementation Science
Funded at Morehouse School of Medicine · NIH-11423356 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A prevention research center in Atlanta is testing community-powered ways to reduce health disparities and improve access to prevention services for African American and minority communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Morehouse School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U48DP006802-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11423356 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals from African American, Latinx, and other minority communities in the greater Atlanta region who may benefit from community-led prevention interventions and related health equity initiatives.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not directly engaged in prevention activities or those outside the targeted communities may not directly benefit from this center-based work.
What this research studies
This project partners with local communities in the greater Atlanta area to implement evidence-based prevention strategies that address social determinants of health. It focuses on building capacity by training minority community members and public health practitioners to lead research and prevention efforts. The center will rely on community coalitions to guide research activities, ensuring interventions reflect local needs and cultures. By collaborating with community members, researchers aim to create sustainable, equity-focused improvements in public health and justice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could reduce disparities by improving prevention programs and health outcomes in minority communities in Georgia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous community-engaged prevention efforts have shown value in improving access to prevention services and addressing social determinants of health.
Where this research is happening
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Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Henry-Akintobi, Tabia — Morehouse School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Henry-Akintobi, Tabia
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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.