Center for Latino Health Research Opportunities: Community Engagement & Dissemination Core
Official title: Center for Latino Health Research Opportunities-CLaRO - Community Engagement & Dissemination Core
Funded at University of Miami Coral Gables · NIH-11394042 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant-funded, community-focused program aims to train early-stage researchers and boost real-life Latino HIV/AIDS and mental health work in South Florida.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami Coral Gables NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project start | August 21, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $34,446 |
| NIH project number | 5P50MD019468-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11394042 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include Latino individuals or families affected by HIV/AIDS, substance use, trauma, or mental health issues in Florida, particularly in the Miami-Dade area, who may benefit from improved outreach and care strategies.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not engaged with Latinx communities or not affected by HIV/AIDS/mental health disparities in the target region may have limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports the CLaRO Community Engagement and Dissemination Core, which partners with local communities to train researchers and develop strategies that reduce health disparities among Latinos affected by HIV/AIDS and mental health issues. It emphasizes collaboration between community partners, advisory boards, and other core teams to translate findings into practical programs. Through implementation science, the project seeks to create new, community-driven research approaches that improve prevention, care, and outcomes for Latino populations in Miami-Dade County and similar settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the initiative could lead to more effective, culturally tailored interventions and faster translation of research into community programs that improve HIV/AIDS outcomes and mental health among Latinos.
How similar studies have gone: Previous community-engaged research approaches have shown promise in reducing health disparities when paired with stakeholder input and translation-focused strategies.
Where this research is happening
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University of Miami Coral Gables
Coral Gables, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rojas, Patria — University of Miami Coral Gables
- Study coordinator: Rojas, Patria
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.