Improving Health in Urban Communities
Official title: RCMI@Morgan: Center for Urban Health Disparities Research and Innovation
Funded at Morgan State University · NIH-11176863 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This center helps researchers find new ways to improve health and reduce health differences for people in urban communities, especially those from minority groups.
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 start | July 31, 2019 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $4,717,826 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD013376-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11176863 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients who are part of urban and minority communities, particularly those affected by health disparities like cancers, could potentially benefit from the research supported by this center.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not living in urban areas or not part of minority groups may not directly benefit from the specific focus of this center's research.
What this research studies
This center works to build a strong research environment at Morgan State University, focusing on health issues that affect urban and minority communities. We aim to support new biomedical, social, and clinical projects that can lead to better health for everyone. By strengthening research capabilities and fostering collaborations, the center helps scientists explore important health challenges like cancers and find solutions. Our goal is to make sure that research directly addresses the health needs of underserved populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new discoveries and improved health strategies specifically tailored to reduce health disparities in urban and minority populations.
How similar studies have gone: Centers focused on health disparities have a track record of fostering important research, and this approach builds on established models for strengthening research capacity.
Where this research is happening
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Morgan State University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tchounwou, Paul B. — Morgan State University
- Study coordinator: Tchounwou, Paul B.
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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.