Recruitment Core to Boost Health Disparities Research in Baltimore
Official title: Recruitment Core
Funded at Morgan State University · NIH-11377967 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A funding opportunity to hire a senior biomedical scientist to strengthen health disparities research and mentorship at Morgan State University, focusing on conditions like HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease in Baltimore.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Morgan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | July 31, 2019 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $302,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD013376-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-11377967 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals from Baltimore and Maryland communities affected by health disparities who may participate indirectly as future trial candidates or beneficiaries of improved programs.
✕Less likely to help
People not connected to the targeted health disparity populations or not engaged with the local research ecosystem may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Recruitment Core of a center dedicated to health disparities research in urban Maryland. It aims to hire an accomplished scientist who can bring NIH-grantsmanship, mentor early-career investigators, and help build a stronger research ecosystem. The core supports activities that attract and develop researchers from underrepresented communities, with a focus on diseases that disproportionately affect local populations. By expanding the center’s capacity, it seeks to accelerate high-quality, community-relevant biomedical research. The overall goal is to advance health equity and translate findings into better care for residents of Baltimore and surrounding areas.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could strengthen local research capacity and lead to more effective, community-tailored health interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous health disparities centers have shown that focused recruitment cores can enhance research capacity and mentor investigators, with positive downstream effects on patient care.
Where this research is happening
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Morgan State University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tchounwou, Paul B. — Morgan State University
- Study coordinator: Tchounwou, Paul B.
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.