Improving health in the Bronx through better disease prevention and treatment
Official title: Einstein-Montefiore Clinical and Translational Science Award Hub
Funded at Albert Einstein College of Medicine · NIH-11037976 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about working together with people in the Bronx to turn new medical discoveries into better ways to prevent and treat diseases, making sure that the research really helps the community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project start | March 3, 2023 |
| Project end | February 28, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $4,275,828 |
| NIH project number | 5UM1TR004400-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11037976 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from the Bronx and surrounding areas who are affected by health disparities and chronic diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the Bronx or those not experiencing significant health challenges may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The Harold and Muriel Block Institute for Clinical and Translational Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center aims to enhance health outcomes in the Bronx by translating biomedical discoveries into effective disease prevention and treatment strategies. This initiative focuses on engaging communities and patients throughout the research process to ensure that findings are relevant and beneficial. By fostering strong partnerships between researchers, healthcare providers, and the community, the program seeks to overcome barriers in clinical and translational research. The approach includes funding innovative studies and improving research operations to accelerate the delivery of healthcare solutions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective disease prevention and treatment strategies tailored to the needs of the Bronx community.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in community-engaged research have shown success in improving health outcomes, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kahn, Jessica — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Kahn, Jessica
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.