Investigating how sex and gender affect health and healthcare access
Official title: Sex-Based Precision Medicine Research Core
Funded at Tulane University of Louisiana · NIH-11016998 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how health outcomes can differ between men and women, and it aims to help researchers create better, more personalized healthcare strategies that consider factors like race and age, so everyone can get the best care possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tulane University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $294,777 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM152305-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11016998 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals from diverse backgrounds who are interested in how their sex and gender may influence their health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify with a specific sex or gender or those with conditions unrelated to sex and gender differences may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Sex-Based Precision Medicine Research Core (SPMRC) focuses on understanding the differences in health outcomes based on sex and gender. It aims to provide researchers with the necessary tools and resources to conduct studies that analyze how these differences interact with factors like race, age, and social determinants of health. By utilizing advanced methodologies such as biostatistics and bioinformatics, the research seeks to improve healthcare accessibility and effectiveness for diverse populations. Patients may benefit from findings that lead to more personalized and effective healthcare strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more tailored healthcare solutions that improve outcomes for patients based on their sex and gender.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding sex and gender differences in health, indicating that this approach has potential for significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crosslin, David Russell — Tulane University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Crosslin, David Russell
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.