Investigating cardiovascular disease risk factors in African Americans
Official title: JACKSON HEART STUDY (JHS) COORDINATING CENTER (CC) - TASK AREA D
Funded at University of Mississippi Med Ctr · NIH-11163179 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Jackson Heart Study is a friendly research project that aims to understand how genetics and the environment affect heart health in African Americans, while also promoting healthy living and encouraging more people from underrepresented backgrounds to explore careers in health and science.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Mississippi Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jackson, United States) |
| Project start | August 13, 2023 |
| Project end | August 12, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $46,172 |
| NIH project number | 268201800010I-P00002-759202300001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11163179 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 age range of 35-84 or those not identifying as African American may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Jackson Heart Study (JHS) is a long-term project that looks into the genetic and environmental factors contributing to cardiovascular disease among African Americans. It involves community outreach to promote healthy living and reduce disease risks, as well as educational programs aimed at encouraging underrepresented minorities to pursue careers in biomedical fields. Participants, primarily African American adults aged 35-84, are recruited from various sources within the Jackson, Mississippi area. The study collects extensive health data to better understand and address health disparities in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for cardiovascular disease in African American communities.
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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University of Mississippi Med Ctr
Jackson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Carson, April — University of Mississippi Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Carson, April
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.