Improving Heart and Metabolism Health in Diverse Communities
UCLA-UCI Center for Eliminating Cardio-Metabolic Disparities in Multi-Ethnic Populations (UC END-DISPARITIES)
This initiative brings together researchers and community partners to improve heart and metabolism health for people in diverse communities, especially those facing health challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11370974 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program focuses on understanding and addressing the many factors that contribute to heart and metabolic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and related complications, which often affect low-income and minority groups more severely. We are working with communities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties to develop new ways to improve health outcomes. Our approach involves multiple projects and community partnerships to make a real difference in people's lives.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This initiative is designed to benefit individuals from Latino, Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, and American Indian communities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties who are at higher risk for heart and metabolic conditions.
Not a fit: Patients outside of the targeted multi-ethnic communities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties may not directly benefit from this specific community-focused initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more effective strategies and resources to reduce heart and metabolic diseases in communities that need it most.
How similar studies have performed: While this specific center is a novel integrated approach, many individual community-academic partnerships have shown promise in addressing health disparities.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brown, Arleen F. — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Brown, Arleen F.
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.