Improving health equity in kidney transplantation through mentoring diverse researchers
Promoting Diversity and Sustainability in the NIDDK-Supported Research Workforce through Mentoring Early Career Investigators: Focus on Health Equity
This study is all about helping new researchers from different backgrounds improve their careers while working to make kidney transplants fairer for Black and Hispanic communities, so they can get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10917304 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the career development of early career investigators from diverse backgrounds while focusing on health equity in kidney transplantation and pediatric nephrology. It addresses the disparities faced by Black and Hispanic populations in receiving kidney transplants by providing high-quality mentoring and advancing research methodologies. The project seeks to identify and mitigate systemic barriers within healthcare systems that contribute to these inequities, rather than solely targeting individual patients. By improving the quality and rigor of health equity research, the initiative hopes to generate actionable findings that can lead to better transplant access for underrepresented groups.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from Black and Hispanic communities who are affected by kidney disease and face barriers to transplantation.
Not a fit: Patients who are not from diverse backgrounds or who do not have kidney disease may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to kidney transplantation for underrepresented populations, ultimately reducing health disparities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through targeted mentoring and systemic interventions, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Amaral, Sandra — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Amaral, Sandra
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 below.