Creating a center to improve health equity and research in Harlem

Research Center in Minority Institutions (RCMI) at City College

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK · NIH-11176045

This study is creating a center at City College of New York to help improve health for people in underserved communities, especially in Harlem, by looking into important issues like kidney disease and mental health, and making sure that research is relevant to the needs of minority populations.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorCITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK (nih funded)
Locations1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11176045 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research aims to establish the NYCenter for Minority Health, Equity, and Social Justice at City College of New York, focusing on addressing health disparities in underserved communities, particularly in Harlem. The center will support various research projects that explore issues such as end-stage kidney disease, mental health stigma in adolescents, and clinical trial participation among Hispanic populations. By enhancing research infrastructure and training early-stage investigators, the center seeks to improve the quality of health research and its relevance to minority populations. Patients can expect a focus on community engagement and tailored health solutions.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include African American and Latino individuals, particularly adolescents facing mental health challenges or those affected by conditions like end-stage kidney disease.

Not a fit: Patients outside of the targeted minority populations or those not residing in the Harlem area may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced disparities for minority populations in New York City.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research initiatives aimed at addressing health disparities in minority populations have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.

Where this research is happening

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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