Improving kidney health equity through community engagement and research support
Official title: JHU Admin Core
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10915017 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project is all about improving kidney health for everyone by bringing together resources and support for researchers and students, especially those from under-resourced backgrounds, to make sure that diverse voices are heard in the research process and to help reduce health disparities in kidney care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $279,430 |
| NIH project number | 5U54DK137331-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10915017 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals from under-resourced backgrounds who are affected by kidney health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have any kidney health issues or are not from communities facing health disparities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing kidney health equity by managing and coordinating resources at the Johns Hopkins O’Brien Center. It aims to support research from laboratory to community by providing administrative assistance, fostering collaborations, and promoting educational programs for under-resourced students. The initiative also includes engaging with community members and early-stage investigators to ensure diverse perspectives are included in the research process. By creating a centralized platform for sharing resources and information, the project seeks to address health disparities in kidney health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved kidney health outcomes and reduced health disparities for underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives focused on health equity and community engagement have shown promise in improving health outcomes, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crews, Deidra Candice — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Crews, Deidra Candice
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.