Improving community health and addressing health disparities in South Florida
Official title: Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Funded at University of Miami School of Medicine · NIH-10910251 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The University of Miami is working to improve health for everyone in South Florida by finding better ways to conduct clinical research that includes diverse voices and addresses health challenges, so that effective treatments can reach those who need them most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project start | August 18, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $3,991,000 |
| NIH project number | 5UM1TR004556-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10910251 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds living in South Florida.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of South Florida or those not affected by health disparities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The University of Miami's Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) focuses on enhancing the health of the South Florida community by tackling health disparities and promoting health equity. This initiative engages diverse stakeholders, including patient advocates and community members, to identify challenges in clinical research. By developing and testing innovative resources and tools, the CTSI aims to improve the efficiency and quality of clinical research, ensuring that successful interventions are adopted and integrated into practice. The work emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in both research participants and the scientific workforce.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced health disparities for diverse populations in South Florida.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on community engagement and health equity have shown success in improving health outcomes, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of Miami School of Medicine
Coral Gables, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Carrasquillo, Olveen — University of Miami School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Carrasquillo, Olveen
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.