Improving awareness of heart disease risks in women through a career enhancement program
Official title: Improving awareness of women with hypertension: ROAR (Rural, Obese, At Risk) Career Enhancement Core
Funded at Augusta University · NIH-11408765 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national program helps trained researchers learn how sex and age factors affect blood pressure and heart disease in women, with a focus on communities in Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Augusta University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Augusta, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $438,003 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HL169191-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11408765 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not a patient-facing trial; aims to train researchers and engage communities to ultimately benefit women at risk for cardiovascular disease.
✕Less likely to help
This grant does not enroll patients in a clinical intervention.
What this research studies
This grant supports the Career Enhancement Core to build education and mentorship around sex- and age-related biases in cardiovascular disease, especially hypertension in women. It aims to create partnerships among researchers, clinicians, and community members to improve awareness and training for SABV (sex as a biological variable) in cardiovascular research. The core will mentor scientists at various career stages, develop pipelines for SABV-focused work, and foster community engagement to translate findings into real-world awareness and care. The project is community-oriented and anticipates long-term relationships that bolster research and education on women’s heart health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could raise awareness, improve hypertension management in women, and strengthen the research workforce focused on women’s heart health.
How similar studies have gone: Prior efforts show that SABV-focused education and community partnerships can enhance awareness and research quality in cardiovascular health.
Where this research is happening
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Augusta University
Augusta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ilatovskaya, Daria — Augusta University
- Study coordinator: Ilatovskaya, Daria
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Increasing awareness of hypertension risks in women
This study is all about helping women, especially those with high blood pressure, learn more about the risks of heart disease and how to manage it better, by creating educational resources and working with communities in Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina.
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Increasing awareness of hypertension risks in women, especially in rural and Black populations.
This study is all about helping women, especially in rural areas and among Black communities, learn more about high blood pressure and its risks, so they can take better care of their health and manage their blood pressure more effectively.
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Raising awareness of hypertension risks in women, especially in rural and Black communities
This study is all about helping women, especially in rural areas and Black communities, learn more about high blood pressure and its risks, so they can better manage their health and understand how being a woman affects their heart health.
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.