FIU Health Disparities Initiative supports training to reduce health gaps
Official title: Florida International University-Health Disparities Initiative (FIU-HDI)
Funded at Florida International University · NIH-11381864 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant helps Florida International University build capacity and train future health researchers to reduce health disparities in populations in South Florida and beyond.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida International University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Miami, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2016 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 5S21MD010683-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11381864 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals from populations with higher health disparities, including those affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and related health concerns in South Florida.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not engaged in public health research or not connected to FIU-disparity initiatives may see indirect benefits only.
What this research studies
This funding supports FIU’s efforts to expand research and workforce training focused on improving population health. It uses evidence-based, multidisciplinary approaches to tackle both infectious and chronic diseases that affect communities. The program aims to prepare the next generation of physicians, scientists, and public health professionals to work on health disparities at FIU and across the country.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could lead to better health outcomes for underserved communities through trained professionals and targeted research.
How similar studies have gone: Previous FIU initiatives and Center collaborations have shown progress in building capacity and training researchers in health disparities.
Where this research is happening
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Florida International University
Miami, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gil, Andres G — Florida International University
- Study coordinator: Gil, Andres G
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.