Examining heart health issues in breast cancer survivors in Arkansas
Official title: Understanding disparities in cardiovascular toxicity among breast cancer survivors in Arkansas
Funded at Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis · NIH-10949690 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how things like race, ethnicity, and income affect heart health in women who have survived breast cancer in Arkansas, with the goal of finding ways to better predict and improve their heart health after treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | August 23, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $155,657 |
| NIH project number | 1K01HL175206-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10949690 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are female breast cancer survivors living in Arkansas, particularly those from marginalized racial and ethnic backgrounds or lower socioeconomic statuses.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not breast cancer survivors or those who do not reside in Arkansas may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the cardiovascular health of female breast cancer survivors in Arkansas, focusing on how social factors like race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status contribute to heart-related problems caused by cancer treatments. The study aims to identify disparities in cardiovascular toxicity among these survivors and develop a predictive algorithm using machine learning to assess their risk based on these social determinants of health. By understanding these factors, the research seeks to improve cardiovascular health outcomes for breast cancer survivors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies for cardiovascular issues in breast cancer survivors, ultimately improving their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research into cardiovascular health in cancer survivors, this specific focus on social determinants of health and machine learning for risk stratification is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Park, Yong-Moon Mark — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: Park, Yong-Moon Mark
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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.