Improving brain health equity for Black and Hispanic communities
Official title: Brain Health Equity Research Collaborative
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston · NIH-11024981 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to understand and improve health care for Black and Hispanic communities affected by brain diseases like stroke, dementia, and Parkinson's, by partnering with local organizations to make sure everyone's voices are heard and to create fair solutions together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | December 15, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $617,687 |
| NIH project number | 1R01NS140001-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11024981 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black and Hispanic individuals aged 21 and older who are affected by neurologic conditions such as stroke, dementia, or Parkinson's disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the Black and Hispanic communities or those under 21 years old may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing racial and ethnic disparities in neurologic diseases, particularly among Black and Hispanic populations. It aims to build community engagement and infrastructure to better understand and intervene in the factors contributing to these disparities. By collaborating with community organizations, the project will establish oversight committees to ensure that the voices of affected individuals are included in the research process. The goal is to develop equitable interventions for conditions like stroke, dementia, and Parkinson's disease that disproportionately affect these communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced mortality rates for Black and Hispanic individuals suffering from neurologic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous community-engaged research has shown promise in addressing health disparities, indicating that this approach could be effective in improving outcomes for neurologic diseases.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sharrief, Anjail Z — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Sharrief, Anjail Z
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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.