How social stress affects heart and metabolic health in Latinos
Social Stress Epigenetics and Cardio-Metabolic Health Among Latinos
This study looks at how stress from social and economic challenges affects the heart and overall health of Latinos, helping us understand what might put them at risk or protect them, so we can create better health support for different Latino communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10580606 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of social and economic stressors on the heart and metabolic health of Latinos, the largest ethnic minority group in the U.S. It focuses on understanding how these stressors, experienced throughout life, may alter biological processes at the cellular level, specifically through DNA methylation. By examining these associations, the research aims to identify risk factors and protective elements among different Latino subgroups, which could inform targeted health interventions. The study utilizes a cross-sectional approach to analyze the relationship between stress and health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Latino adults, particularly those experiencing social and economic stressors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Latino or those who do not experience significant social or economic stressors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health interventions tailored for Latino populations, addressing high rates of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.
How similar studies have performed: While some small studies have suggested a link between stress and DNA methylation, this research aims to explore these associations in a larger and more diverse Latino population, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Suglia, Shakira Franco — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Suglia, Shakira Franco
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 below.