Supporting community-driven substance use research for People of Color and Indigenous communities
Official title: The University of Kentucky Racial Equity Initiative Coordinating Center (UK-REI-CC)- Administrative Supplement
Funded at University of Kentucky · NIH-11128028 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The University of Kentucky is working to help People of Color and Indigenous communities by supporting research that focuses on their unique needs around substance use and health, while also creating a supportive network for researchers and community members to share ideas and resources.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $121,026 |
| NIH project number | 3U24DA058961-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11128028 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include People of Color and Indigenous individuals who are affected by substance use issues or HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as People of Color or Indigenous, or those who are not affected by substance use or HIV, may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The University of Kentucky Racial Equity Initiative Coordinating Center (UK-REI-CC) aims to enhance the resilience of People of Color and Indigenous communities by facilitating culturally relevant substance use research. This initiative will support grantees in conducting community-engaged projects, utilizing a strength-based framework called Radical Healing in Communities of Color. The center will organize networking events, training sessions, and collaborative meetings to foster a learning community among researchers and community partners. By conducting needs assessments and providing resources, the UK-REI-CC seeks to empower communities and improve health outcomes related to substance use and HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and more effective substance use interventions tailored to the needs of marginalized communities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar community-engaged research initiatives have shown success in improving health outcomes for marginalized populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stevens-Watkins, Danelle J — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Stevens-Watkins, Danelle J
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.