Reducing cardiovascular disease disparities in underrepresented communities
The Research to Reduce Disparities in Disease (R2D2)
This study is helping medical students from diverse backgrounds learn how to research and find solutions for heart health issues, like high blood pressure, in different communities over two summers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10461729 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the persistent racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in cardiovascular diseases, particularly hypertension. It aims to train medical students from underrepresented backgrounds at Michigan State University to conduct community-based research that combines public health and medicine. The program will span two summers and will equip students with hands-on research skills to better understand and tackle these health disparities. By fostering a new generation of researchers, the initiative seeks to create impactful solutions for cardiovascular health issues in diverse communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds who are affected by cardiovascular diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to underrepresented racial or ethnic groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced disparities in cardiovascular diseases for underrepresented populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-based approaches can effectively address health disparities, indicating potential success for this program.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Michigan State University — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smart, Mieka Jasmine — Michigan State University
- Study coordinator: Smart, Mieka Jasmine
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.