RCMI Center for Health Disparities Research at NCCU
Official title: RCMI Center for Health Disparities Research
Funded at North Carolina Central University · NIH-11387610 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A NIH-supported center at NCCU is renewing efforts to build investigators who study and reduce health disparities in communities affected by communicable diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North Carolina Central University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2017 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $3,352,501 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD012392-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11387610 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals in communities disproportionately affected by communicable diseases who could benefit from future translational research and community-engaged health interventions.
✕Less likely to help
Dissemination of findings or participation is not guaranteed for all community members; benefits depend on ongoing research projects.
What this research studies
This grant supports NCCU to strengthen its research environment and leadership to fuel cutting-edge work on health disparities. It funds a four-core structure that includes administrative, research capacity, investigator development, and community engagement components. The center focuses on training and supporting researchers who conduct basic and behavioral biomedical studies, plus pilot projects. By linking researchers with communities, the program aims to translate findings into real-world improvements in health equity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the center could accelerate discoveries and interventions that lessen health disparities related to communicable diseases.
How similar studies have gone: RCMI centers have previously shown value in building capacity and advancing health disparities research, though outcomes vary by site and program maturity.
Where this research is happening
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North Carolina Central University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kumar, Deepak — North Carolina Central University
- Study coordinator: Kumar, Deepak
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.