Finding solutions to health disparities affecting Black and Latino populations in the Southeast.
Official title: Southeast Collaborative for Innovative and Equitable Solutions to Chronic Disease Disparities
Funded at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-10897737 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for ways to help Black and Latino communities in the southeastern U.S. who are dealing with health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and asthma, by creating new programs that fit their specific needs and experiences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | September 24, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,454,140 |
| NIH project number | 5P50MD017347-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10897737 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include Black and Latino individuals living in the southeastern United States who are affected by chronic diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the southeastern United States or those not belonging to the targeted racial and ethnic groups may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the significant health disparities faced by Black and Latino populations in the southeastern United States, particularly concerning chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, cancer, and asthma. The project aims to develop and test innovative strategies that consider the unique needs and experiences of these communities. By collaborating across various disciplines, the research team will create multicomponent interventions that target the social, environmental, behavioral, and biological factors contributing to these disparities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced chronic disease rates among Black and Latino populations in the Southeast.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through community-based interventions, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wilkins, Consuelo Hopkins — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Wilkins, Consuelo Hopkins
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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.