Improving health outcomes for preventable diseases in African American communities
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Funded at University of South Carolina at Columbia · NIH-10984238 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping African American individuals stay healthier by tackling preventable diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart issues, and cancer, and it aims to connect healthcare providers and researchers to create better health solutions for the community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $585,310 |
| NIH project number | 1P20GM155896-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10984238 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are African American individuals, particularly those at risk for or living with type 2 diabetes and other related health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as African American or those who are not affected by the targeted preventable diseases may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the health of African American individuals by addressing preventable diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. The project aims to build a network of healthcare providers and researchers dedicated to conducting relevant studies that can lead to better health outcomes. By leveraging existing resources and collaborations within the University of South Carolina, the initiative seeks to reduce health disparities and improve survival rates in underserved populations. Patients may benefit from community-focused research and interventions designed to meet their specific health needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the health and longevity of African American patients facing preventable diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through community-focused interventions, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of South Carolina at Columbia
Columbia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Spinale, Francis G — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Spinale, Francis G
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.