Improving health equity for older minority adults through community-based research.
Official title: Advancing CBPR to Spearhead Health Equity for Minority Older Adults.
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-10942978 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping older adults from minority backgrounds get better healthcare by training researchers and healthcare workers to work closely with these communities, so they can make real improvements together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | August 21, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $161,270 |
| NIH project number | 1K07AG088030-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10942978 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults from minority communities who experience healthcare disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not from minority backgrounds or those who are younger than 65 years may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address healthcare disparities faced by older minority adults by implementing Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) strategies. It focuses on training and mentoring researchers and healthcare professionals to effectively engage with these communities and foster sustainable healthcare improvements. The project will develop a national training program that equips participants with the skills necessary to conduct impactful research and implement changes in healthcare systems. By measuring the outcomes of this program, the research seeks to create a lasting impact on health equity for older adults.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare access and outcomes for older minority adults, reducing preventable morbidity and mortality.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research using Community Based Participatory Research has shown promise in reducing health disparities, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Elk, Ronit — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Elk, Ronit
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.