Improving health outcomes in marginalized communities through collaboration
The Community Engagement Core of SDSU HealthLINK Center for Transdisciplinary Health Disparities Research
This study is all about bringing together community groups and universities to work on improving health for Latino and LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those living near the California-Mexico border, so they can better understand and tackle the health challenges these communities face.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11172385 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing partnerships between community organizations and academic institutions to address health disparities among historically marginalized groups, such as Latinos and LGBTQ+ individuals. By fostering community engagement, the project aims to build capacity for conducting research that directly benefits these populations. The approach involves collaborative efforts to understand and mitigate health issues faced by these communities, particularly in the California-Mexico border region. The research emphasizes sustainable partnerships that can lead to impactful changes in health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from historically marginalized groups living in the San Diego and Imperial Counties area.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the targeted marginalized communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced disparities for marginalized communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-academic partnerships can effectively address health disparities, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
San Diego, United States
- San Diego State University — San Diego, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gombatto, Sara P — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Gombatto, Sara P
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.