Improving kidney health for marginalized communities
Official title: Johns Hopkins O'Brien Center to Advance Kidney Health Equity
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10915016 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking into why some groups of people have worse kidney health than others and aims to create helpful resources to improve kidney health for everyone, especially those who are often overlooked, with input from the community.
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) | $857,079 |
| NIH project number | 5U54DK137331-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10915016 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are individuals from socially marginalized communities who are at risk for kidney disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to socially marginalized groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address the significant disparities in kidney health experienced by socially marginalized populations. By leveraging the expertise of various researchers at Johns Hopkins, the project will explore the underlying mechanisms contributing to these disparities and develop innovative resources and tools to mitigate them. The initiative includes collaboration with community advisory boards to ensure that the research is relevant and beneficial to those affected. Patients may have the opportunity to participate in studies that seek to improve kidney health equity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved kidney health outcomes for marginalized populations.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have shown promise in addressing health disparities, 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
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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.