Endowment to Build Cardiometabolic Health Research Capacity at MMC
Official title: Endowment for Cardiometabolic Health Disparities Research
Funded at Meharry Medical College · NIH-11387690 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant to Meharry Medical College to expand cardiometabolic health research and training, with goals to boost capacity in Nashville and Davidson County.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Meharry Medical College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | July 5, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 5S21MD018959-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11387690 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals with or at risk for cardiometabolic diseases in Nashville and surrounding Davidson County, as well as MMC researchers and health professionals involved in cardiovascular health research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the catchment area or those not engaged in cardiometabolic health research may see limited direct benefits.
What this research studies
This program aims to strengthen MMC’s ability to study cardiometabolic diseases and train more scientists in this field. It will recruit an anchor faculty member, grow the PhD training pipeline, and provide interdisciplinary training for postdocs and junior faculty. Four key activities include creating a pathway from bachelor’s to PhD, hiring senior and junior cardiovascular scientists, hosting an annual Presidents Seminar, and investing in research infrastructure and mentorship opportunities. The initiative focuses on local health disparities and building lasting research capacity at MMC.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in the MMC catchment area could benefit from more locally generated cardiometabolic research and training that may translate to better prevention and care.
How similar studies have gone: Similar capacity-building programs have shown sustained increases in research output and trained researchers in academic medical centers.
Where this research is happening
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Meharry Medical College
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shanker, Anil — Meharry Medical College
- Study coordinator: Shanker, Anil
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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.