Developing a diverse workforce to address health disparities in Arkansas
Investigator Development Core
This study is all about helping new researchers from diverse backgrounds get the training and support they need to tackle health issues like cancer and heart disease in rural and Black/African American communities in Arkansas, so we can work together to improve health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894008 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on building a diverse and effective workforce to tackle health disparities, particularly in rural and Black/African American communities in Arkansas. It aims to support early-stage investigators from underrepresented groups by providing them with training and mentoring to enhance their skills and competencies. The program will help these researchers secure funding for projects aimed at reducing chronic diseases like cancer and cardiovascular conditions. By addressing the structural factors that limit diversity in research, the initiative seeks to promote health equity and improve health outcomes for affected populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals from rural and Black/African American communities in Arkansas who are affected by chronic diseases.
Not a fit: Patients outside of Arkansas or those not belonging to the targeted rural or Black/African American populations may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse research workforce that is better equipped to address and reduce health disparities in chronic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have shown success in developing diverse research workforces and addressing health disparities, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Little Rock, United States
- Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis — Little Rock, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Williams, Mark L — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: Williams, Mark L
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.