Creating a facility for brain imaging and behavioral research focused on Hispanic health issues
Build-out of an Imaging and Behavioral Neuroscience Facility for Hispanic Health Disparities at UTEP
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EL PASO · NIH-10374638
This study is creating a new center at UTEP to help understand and improve health issues that affect Hispanic communities along the U.S.-Mexico border, using advanced brain imaging and training future researchers to make a positive difference.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EL PASO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (EL PASO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10374638 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a new Imaging and Behavioral Neuroscience Facility at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) to address health disparities affecting the Hispanic population in the U.S.-Mexico border region. The facility will focus on education and biomedical research, providing resources for studying health issues prevalent in this community. By enhancing research capabilities, it seeks to train future biomedical researchers and foster collaborative initiatives that can lead to improved health outcomes for Hispanic individuals. The facility will utilize advanced brain imaging technologies to better understand and address these health disparities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are individuals from Hispanic communities living in the U.S.-Mexico border region.
Not a fit: Patients outside the Hispanic demographic or those not residing in the U.S.-Mexico border region may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in healthcare and health outcomes for Hispanic populations by addressing specific health disparities.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown promise in addressing health disparities through targeted research and community engagement, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
EL PASO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EL PASO — EL PASO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KENNEY, MICHAEL J — UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EL PASO
- Study coordinator: KENNEY, MICHAEL J
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 below.