Building a facility to improve health research for African Americans
Official title: Expanding Infrastructure for Translational and Health Disparities Research at Florida A&M University
Funded at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ · NIH-11016432 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is about building a big new center at Florida A&M University to help scientists work together on health problems that affect African American communities, making it easier to find solutions and support healthier lives for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $7,991,046 |
| NIH project number | 1C06OD037803-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11016432 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include African American individuals and communities facing health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the African American community or those not experiencing health disparities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create a 16,000 square foot facility at Florida A&M University to enhance collaboration between biomedical and behavioral researchers focused on addressing health disparities in African American communities. The facility will provide the necessary infrastructure to support innovative research and community outreach efforts aimed at reducing health inequalities. By consolidating resources and expertise, the project seeks to foster a more effective approach to tackling health issues that disproportionately affect minority populations.
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 focused on health disparities in minority populations have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ
Tallahassee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Darling-Reed, Selina Faith — Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ
- Study coordinator: Darling-Reed, Selina Faith
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.