Improving Health in Urban Communities
RCMI@Morgan: Center for Urban Health Disparities Research and Innovation
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 ID | NIH-11176863 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: 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.
Not a fit: 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.
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 performed: 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
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.