National Center for Community Engagement in Type 2 Diabetes
National Center for Engagement in Diabetes Research
This national program partners with communities, clinics, and researchers so people affected by type 2 diabetes can help shape and join diabetes research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11167581 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
As someone affected by type 2 diabetes, this center connects community groups, clinics, and 18 universities to boost participation and leadership from people like you in diabetes research. It runs three main hubs — administration, community engagement studios, and research consultation — that help communities co-design studies, share local priorities, and get advice on research projects. The center uses community engagement methods and implementation frameworks to tailor research approaches for diverse populations and to improve how findings are used in everyday care. It also collects and shares best practices nationwide so other researchers and communities can learn from successful approaches.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People with type 2 diabetes, their caregivers, and members of communities disproportionately affected by diabetes who want to help shape research or join local engagement activities.
Not a fit: People seeking immediate clinical treatment or those with type 1 diabetes may not receive direct medical benefits from this engagement-focused program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could lead to research that better reflects community needs, increases participation from underrepresented groups, and speeds up culturally appropriate treatments and programs.
How similar studies have performed: Community-engaged approaches have helped improve recruitment and relevance in prior diabetes research, though a national hub of this scale is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Islam, Nadia S — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Islam, Nadia S
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 below.