Improving Heart and Mental Health for Asian Adults
Official title: Rutgers-NYU Center for Asian Health Promotion and Equity
Funded at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · NIH-11159705 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This effort aims to better understand and improve heart and mental health for Asian adults, who often face unique health challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 24, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $2,269,320 |
| NIH project number | 5P50MD017356-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11159705 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This research is focused on Asian adults, aged 21 and older, who may be experiencing or are at risk for cardiometabolic diseases or mental health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not of Asian descent or are under 21 years old may not directly benefit from the specific findings of this population-focused research.
What this research studies
Many Asian adults in the U.S. experience significant differences in heart and mental health compared to other groups, including conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and various mental health concerns. Our goal is to bring together different types of experts to explore these health differences and find better ways to promote well-being. We want to understand how factors like culture, language, and life experiences affect health in this diverse community. The findings will help guide new health programs and policies to support Asian adults.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new ways to prevent and manage heart and mental health conditions specifically tailored for Asian adults, improving their overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: This initiative builds upon over two decades of previous rigorous research focused on aging and health disparities in minority populations.
Where this research is happening
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Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Setoguchi Iwata, Soko — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Setoguchi Iwata, Soko
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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.