Improving health research for minority populations in New York City
Official title: Recruitment Core
Funded at City College of New York · NIH-11176067 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing in skilled researchers to help tackle health issues that affect minority communities, while also supporting newer faculty members to grow their own research projects, so we can find better solutions for everyone’s health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | City College of New York NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 23, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $368,507 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD017979-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11176067 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are individuals from minority populations who are affected by health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to minority populations or who are not affected by health disparities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the recruitment of dedicated researchers who specialize in health disparities and clinical services. By bringing in experienced scientists, the project aims to strengthen the research capabilities at the City University of New York, particularly in addressing health issues that disproportionately affect minority communities. The initiative will also provide mentorship to junior faculty, helping them to develop their own independent research programs. Overall, the goal is to create a robust environment for health disparities research that leads to real solutions for affected populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for minority populations by fostering innovative solutions to health disparities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing health research and addressing disparities, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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City College of New York
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martin, John H — City College of New York
- Study coordinator: Martin, John H
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.