Improving health access for immigrant communities
Official title: DP24-004, Core - NYU-CUNY Prevention Research Center
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10873525 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help immigrant communities of color who struggle with health issues like diabetes and heart disease by making it easier for them to get healthcare and adopt healthier habits, with support from community health workers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $1,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U48DP006778-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10873525 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are racial and ethnic minoritized immigrants who are at risk for or suffering from chronic diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of immigrant communities or who do not face barriers to healthcare access may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the health disparities faced by racial and ethnic minoritized immigrant communities, particularly regarding chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It aims to improve access to healthcare and promote health behaviors by overcoming barriers related to social determinants of health. The NYU-CUNY Prevention Research Center will implement evidence-based interventions and collaborate with community health workers to enhance healthcare access and outcomes for these populations. The project will also engage various partners to ensure that research findings are effectively translated into practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health outcomes and reduce chronic disease rates among immigrant populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has demonstrated success in using community health worker interventions to improve health outcomes in similar populations.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Islam, Nadia S — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Islam, Nadia S
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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.