Community Engagement Core for Health Equity at Morgan State University
Official title: Community Engagement Core
Funded at Morgan State University · NIH-11377961 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-focused program at Morgan State University partners with local communities to improve health equity through collaborative projects and training.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Morgan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | July 31, 2019 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $388,771 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD013376-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-11377961 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals residing in underserved Baltimore neighborhoods who experience health disparities and are willing to engage with community-led research and intervention efforts.
✕Less likely to help
People not residing in the target community or not participating in CBPR activities may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds a Community Engagement Core that strengthens partnerships between Morgan State University and East Baltimore communities to address health disparities. It supports community-campus collaboration from idea through implementation and sharing of results, with a focus on Latino inclusion and practical research components. It provides training, mentoring, and technical assistance to students, junior investigators, and community members to sustain community-based participatory research efforts. The center also aims to translate findings into community-owned services and interventions, expanding both local and international impact.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in the community could see more effective, equity-focused health services and programs tailored to local needs.
How similar studies have gone: Prior CBPR initiatives with strong community-academic partnerships have shown improvements in trust, engagement, and health outcomes in some settings.
Where this research is happening
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Morgan State University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sheikhattari, Payam — Morgan State University
- Study coordinator: Sheikhattari, Payam
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.