RCMI Administrative Core supporting cardiometabolic health in minority communities
Official title: RCMI Admin Core
Funded at North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ · NIH-11234879 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A centre-led program at NC A&T supports brain health and cardiometabolic disease research to help minority communities in North Carolina.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Greensboro, United States) |
| Project start | August 4, 2026 |
| Project end | February 28, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $941,771 |
| NIH project number | 1U54MD020891-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11234879 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
African American individuals and other minority populations in North Carolina who may benefit from improved cardiometabolic health and brain health research opportunities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in research activities or communities outside the targeted minority groups may see limited immediate benefits.
What this research studies
This grant funds an Administrative Core that coordinates multiple cores and research projects focused on health disparities. It also supports a Community Engagement Core to connect with African American communities and promote participation in biomedical research and clinical trials. The program includes an Investigator Development Core to nurture early-career researchers and shared Administrative procedures to streamline activities. Overall, it aims to build research capacity, share resources, and engage communities to improve cardiometabolic health outcomes for minorities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could accelerate research on CMD and brain health in minority populations and improve community engagement in clinical research.
How similar studies have gone: Past capacity-building cores have shown that strong community engagement and shared resources enhance research output and trial participation, though specific outcomes vary by site.
Where this research is happening
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North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ
Greensboro, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cook, Marc D — North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ
- Study coordinator: Cook, Marc D
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.