Investigating cardiovascular disease risk factors in African Americans
Official title: JACKSON HEART STUDY (JHS) UNDERGRADUATE TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTER (UTEC) - TASK AREA B
Funded at Tougaloo College · NIH-10972985 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Jackson Heart Study is looking at how genes and the environment affect heart health in African Americans, while also helping the community learn about healthy living and encouraging students to explore careers in health and science.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tougaloo College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tougaloo, United States) |
| Project start | August 13, 2023 |
| Project end | August 12, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $2,707,787 |
| NIH project number | 268201800014I-0-759202300001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10972985 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 identifying as African American may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Jackson Heart Study focuses on understanding the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease among African Americans. It involves community education initiatives aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing disease risk. Additionally, the study offers training programs for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as enrichment programs for high school students, to encourage underrepresented minorities to pursue careers in biomedical fields. Participants are primarily African American adults from the Jackson, Mississippi area.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for cardiovascular disease in African American populations.
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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Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: White, Wendy — Tougaloo College
- Study coordinator: White, Wendy
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.