NYCenter for Advancing Translational Research and Health at City College (community health research in Harlem)
Official title: Research Center in Minority Institutions (RCMI) at City College
Funded at City College of New York · NIH-11323611 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This center brings researchers together to improve understanding and care for health problems that affect Harlem and nearby communities, including end-stage kidney disease, teen mental health, and Parkinson’s disease among Hispanic and Black people, while training local scientists.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | City College of New York NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 23, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $3,992,799 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD017979-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11323611 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People who may be eligible include Harlem-area residents affected by end-stage kidney disease, adolescents with mental health concerns, and Hispanic or Black individuals with Parkinson’s disease who are willing to participate in research activities.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals who do not live in the targeted communities or who do not have the specific conditions being studied may not see direct benefits from this center’s projects.
What this research studies
From a patient’s view, this center supports teams working on basic lab science, behavioral work with adolescents, and clinical research about trial participation, all focused on communities in Harlem and New York City. It funds three main projects—one on end-stage kidney disease, one on mental health and stigma in teens, and one on clinical trial recruitment for Parkinson’s disease among Hispanic and other groups. The center also builds research infrastructure, trains early-stage investigators, and creates communication and outreach plans to share findings with local residents. Many activities will be community-facing so that local people can learn about and possibly take part in ongoing studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the center could lead to better outreach and more inclusive clinical trials, improved care approaches for kidney disease and teen mental health, and reduced health disparities in the Harlem community.
How similar studies have gone: Other community-focused research centers have helped train investigators and improve outreach and recruitment, and while elements like teen mental health interventions and kidney disease research have prior evidence, this integrated, community-centered approach is relatively unique.
Where this research is happening
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City College of New York
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lima, Maria F — City College of New York
- Study coordinator: Lima, Maria F
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.