Improving heart disease risk predictions for Hispanics and Latinos
Official title: Toward Accurate Cardiovascular Disease Prediction in Hispanics/Latinos: Modeling Risk and Resilience Factors
Funded at University of Arizona · NIH-10876392 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve how we predict the risk of heart disease for Hispanics and Latinos, so that the information is more accurate and helpful for their health needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $247,972 |
| NIH project number | 5R00HL157611-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10876392 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanics and Latinos who are at risk for cardiovascular diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Hispanic or Latino may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the accuracy of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk predictions specifically for Hispanics and Latinos, who are often misrepresented in existing models. By analyzing secondary data, the project will identify unique risk and resilience factors that affect this population, which are often overlooked in traditional models. The approach combines theoretical frameworks with data-driven methods to refine current 10-year CVD risk models, ensuring they are more representative and applicable to Hispanics and Latinos. This work is expected to lead to better-targeted interventions and improved health outcomes for this community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate heart disease risk assessments for Hispanics and Latinos, ultimately improving prevention and treatment strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that tailored risk models can significantly improve health outcomes in underrepresented populations, suggesting this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Arizona
Tucson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Flores, Melissa Ann — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Flores, Melissa Ann
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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.