Investigating health disparities in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
Official title: Multi-ethnic Observational Study in American Asian and Pacific Islander Communities (MOSAAIC) Administrative Supplement for PBMCs and RNA PaxGene
Funded at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center · NIH-11140842 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The MOSAAIC study is looking for 10,000 people from Asian and Pacific Islander communities to help us understand how genes affect heart and mental health, so we can better tackle health issues that these groups face.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $441,897 |
| NIH project number | 3U24HL169645-02S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11140842 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander individuals who are interested in contributing to health research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The Multiethnic Observational Study in American Asian and Pacific Islander Communities (MOSAAIC) aims to address health disparities faced by historically underrepresented groups. This research will involve collecting blood samples from 10,000 participants to analyze gene expression patterns related to cardiometabolic and mental health. By utilizing advanced techniques such as PAXgene RNA collection and bioinformatics, the study seeks to uncover unique health challenges within these populations. Participants will contribute to a comprehensive understanding of how these disparities manifest and can be addressed.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and targeted interventions for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
How similar studies have gone: This research builds on previous studies that have highlighted health disparities in underrepresented populations, indicating a promising approach to addressing these issues.
Where this research is happening
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Anderson, Garnet L. — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Anderson, Garnet L.
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.