Improving health for urban communities by addressing health disparities
RCMI@Morgan: Center for Urban Health Disparities Research and Innovation
This study is working to improve health care for people in urban communities, especially minorities, by creating new research projects that focus on diseases that affect them the most, so patients can get better support for their health needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Morgan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11002063 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the biomedical research ecosystem to tackle health disparities affecting urban communities, particularly among minorities. It aims to develop innovative biomedical, socio-behavioral, and clinical research projects that address diseases disproportionately impacting these populations. The approach includes strengthening research capacity, fostering multidisciplinary collaborations, and supporting targeted research initiatives. Patients can expect a more robust framework for addressing their health concerns through community-focused research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are individuals from urban communities, particularly minorities and underserved populations affected by health disparities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in urban areas or who are not part of minority or underserved groups may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced health disparities for urban populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through community-focused initiatives, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Morgan State University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tchounwou, Paul B. — Morgan State University
- Study coordinator: Tchounwou, Paul B.
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.