Center for Translational Research in Health Disparities
Funded at Morehouse School of Medicine · NIH-11324267 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center to speed up health-disparities research and help communities by supporting researchers, training new investigators, and connecting science with real-world 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 | July 7, 1997 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $4,453,752 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD007602-39 |
| Project ID | NIH-11324267 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include researchers and clinicians focusing on health disparities, community health, and translational research who are early in their careers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in core translational projects or who are not part of related community engagement activities may not benefit.
What this research studies
This NIH-funded center at Morehouse School of Medicine aims to build translational research capacity focused on health disparities. It includes cores for research capacity, investigator development, administration, and community engagement to help turn findings into practice. The program prioritizes junior investigators and early-stage researchers, with mentoring and workshops to improve grant writing and collaboration. It emphasizes partnerships with community groups and other NIH centers to translate behavioral, population, and health-services research into meaningful health improvements. The center supports multidisciplinary teams to address urban and rural health needs through education, research, and service.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This center could accelerate dissemination of evidence-based approaches to reduce health disparities and improve care for underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Past centers with similar translational and capacity-building components have shown improvements in research productivity and community impact.
Where this research is happening
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Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kimbro, Kevin Sean — Morehouse School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Kimbro, Kevin Sean
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.