Reducing chronic disease disparities in BIPOC communities in Minnesota
Official title: Center for Chronic Disease Reduction and Equity Promotion Across Minnesota (C2DREAM)
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-10939535 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve heart health for Black, Indigenous, and people of color in Minnesota by promoting healthier eating, exercise, and quitting smoking, while also exploring how racism affects health and training future researchers to help make things better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | September 24, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $666,748 |
| NIH project number | 3P50MD017342-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10939535 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are adults from BIPOC communities in Minnesota who are at risk for or affected by chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and obesity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to BIPOC communities or those who are not affected by chronic diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the disparities in chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease, affecting Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities in Minnesota. It aims to implement community and primary care interventions that promote healthier diets, physical activity, and smoking cessation. By engaging with these communities, the project seeks to understand the impact of structural racism on health and develop effective strategies to combat these inequities. The research will also foster the next generation of health equity researchers through community engagement and innovative approaches.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the health outcomes of BIPOC communities by reducing chronic disease disparities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through community-based interventions, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Allen, Michele L — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Allen, Michele L
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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.