Investigating cardiovascular disease risk factors in African Americans.
Official title: JACKSON HEART STUDY (JHS)- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CENTER (CEC) - TASK AREA C CORE STUDIES AND CLOSEOUT ACTIVITIES
Funded at Mississippi State Department of Health · NIH-10972983 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Jackson Heart Study is looking at how genes and the environment affect heart health, especially for African Americans, and it invites community members to join in learning about healthy living and exploring careers in health research to help improve health in Jackson, Mississippi.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mississippi State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jackson, United States) |
| Project start | August 13, 2023 |
| Project end | August 12, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $1,329,228 |
| NIH project number | 268201800015I-0-759202300001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10972983 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are African American adults aged 35-84 living in the Jackson, Mississippi metropolitan area.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the specified age range or those not residing in the Jackson area may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Jackson Heart Study (JHS) focuses on understanding the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease, particularly in the African American community. This research involves long-term data collection and community engagement to promote healthy lifestyles and reduce disease risk. Participants are involved in various educational programs aimed at increasing awareness and encouraging underrepresented minorities to pursue careers in biomedical fields. The study aims to enhance access to research and improve health outcomes for African Americans in the Jackson, Mississippi area.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing and managing cardiovascular disease in African Americans.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies focusing on cardiovascular health in specific populations have shown success in identifying risk factors and improving health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Mississippi State Department of Health
Jackson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sutton, Victor — Mississippi State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Sutton, Victor
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.