Factors that shape HBV screening and liver disease care in Asian Americans
Official title: Examine Individual and Clinical Factors Affecting Liver Disease Management
Funded at Temple Univ of the Commonwealth · NIH-11394020 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project looks at how individual and clinical factors influence HBV screening and liver disease care for Asian Americans in the Philadelphia-New York area.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2022 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $780,284 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MD017521-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11394020 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults of Asian American descent in the Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York City metropolitan areas, particularly those with risk factors for HBV.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals outside the targeted geographic area or without HBV risk factors may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
Asian Americans face a high burden of HBV, but many remain unscreened and undiagnosed. The study uses a mixed-methods approach guided by a socio-ecological model to examine personal, social, and clinical factors that affect screening and progression to liver disease care. Partnerships with healthcare providers and local organizations will help collect data from diverse Asian communities and translate findings into practice changes. Results could inform targeted screening programs, patient education, and better navigation of the health system for HBV management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to earlier HBV detection and improved access to liver disease care for Asian Americans.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work suggests gaps in HBV screening among Asian Americans; this project builds on established collaborations and uses a broader, multi-layer analysis to address those gaps.
Where this research is happening
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Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ma, Grace X. — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Ma, Grace X.
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.