Anga Center Administrative Core: Leading East Africa–U.S. health collaboration
Official title: Anga Center Administrative Core
Funded at Columbia Univ New York Morningside · NIH-11418071 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant supports a central hub at Columbia University to guide and manage a partnership between East Africa and the United States focused on community health, extreme weather impacts, and resilience.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia Univ New York Morningside NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $327,573 |
| NIH project number | 5P20TW012808-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11418071 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People living in regions at elevated risk of extreme weather who could benefit from health interventions informed by transdisciplinary research.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not directly impacted by extreme weather or not engaged in community health initiatives may see less direct benefit.
What this research studies
The Administrative Core provides leadership, budgeting, and coordination to keep the Anga Center running and sustainable. It connects researchers, communities, and stakeholders across East Africa and the U.S. to share knowledge and plan joint projects. It emphasizes community engagement, mutual respect, and transparent decision-making while building capacity and partnerships that address health challenges from extreme weather. The core also handles logistics, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure programs stay on track and deliver real-world benefits.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this core could streamline collaboration that improves mental health and resilience in communities facing extreme weather.
How similar studies have gone: Collaborative centers bridging international partners have shown promise in advancing community health and resilience, though effective execution requires strong governance and stakeholder engagement.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia Univ New York Morningside
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Musyimi, Christine Wayua — Columbia Univ New York Morningside
- Study coordinator: Musyimi, Christine Wayua
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.