Improving health access for underserved communities in New York City
Official title: Community Engagement Core
Funded at City College of New York · NIH-11176059 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving health care for people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds who live in underserved neighborhoods in New York City, and it aims to work together with community members and health experts to find better ways to tackle their specific health needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | City College of New York NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 23, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $548,462 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD017979-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11176059 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include racial and ethnic minorities living in underserved areas of New York City who face health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to racial or ethnic minority groups or those who do not reside in underserved communities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health care access for racial and ethnic minorities in underserved communities in New York City. It employs community-based participatory research principles to collaborate with various stakeholders, including researchers, clinicians, and community organizations. The initiative aims to empower communities to address their unique health challenges and disparities while training biomedical researchers to engage effectively with these communities. By fostering sustainable relationships and providing resources, the project seeks to create long-lasting solutions to health disparities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health care access and outcomes for underserved populations in New York City.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-based participatory approaches to reduce health disparities, indicating that this methodology is effective.
Where this research is happening
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City College of New York
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pasha-Razzak, Omrana — City College of New York
- Study coordinator: Pasha-Razzak, Omrana
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.