Improving health equity in rural Arkansas communities
Official title: Expanding Translational Science in Arkansas
Funded at Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis · NIH-10840613 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding new ways to improve health for people living in rural areas of Arkansas who may not always get the care they need, especially after the challenges brought on by COVID-19, and it involves working closely with local communities to come up with practical solutions together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $3,877,947 |
| NIH project number | 1UM1TR004909-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10840613 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are individuals from rural and underrepresented communities in Arkansas who face health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in Arkansas or are not part of rural or underrepresented communities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health equity for rural and underrepresented populations in Arkansas by developing and testing innovative translational science solutions. The project aims to address significant health disparities through community-based research and collaboration with local institutions. By forming cross-disciplinary teams, the research will implement practical strategies to tackle health challenges faced by these communities, particularly in the context of the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and access to care for underserved populations in Arkansas.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using community-based approaches to address health disparities, making this a promising continuation of those efforts.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: James, Laura P — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: James, Laura P
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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.