Improving pandemic preparedness for underserved communities in the US
Official title: Pandemic preparedness for underserved persons in the US: Harnessing data from the RADx-UP consortium to assess public health tools for resource allocation
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-10933012 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to improve support for underserved communities during pandemics by using data to understand their challenges with food, housing, and healthcare, so we can better help them when health crises like COVID-19 happen.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $193,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R21MD019394-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10933012 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from underserved communities who may face barriers related to food security, housing, or healthcare access.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of underserved populations or who do not experience vulnerabilities related to pandemic stress may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing pandemic preparedness by evaluating public health tools that can better allocate resources to underserved populations in the US. It utilizes data from the RADx-UP consortium, which includes over 370,000 participants, to identify vulnerabilities related to food, housing, and healthcare access during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study will analyze various vulnerability indices to assess their effectiveness in predicting pandemic-related stress and vaccine concerns among these communities. By linking this data with American Community Survey information, the research aims to provide a clearer picture of the challenges faced by disadvantaged groups during health crises.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective public health strategies that reduce the impact of future pandemics on underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using similar data-driven approaches to address health disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Anand, Shuchi — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Anand, Shuchi
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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.