Supporting new researchers to improve health in communities affected by cardiometabolic diseases
Investigator Development Core
This study is all about helping new researchers and post-doctoral fellows who are working on heart and metabolic health issues, especially in communities that often don’t get enough support, by giving them mentorship and funding to explore new ideas that can make a real difference in people's health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11189040 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research initiative aims to develop the careers of early-stage investigators and post-doctoral fellows focusing on cardiometabolic diseases and health disparities. It provides mentorship and funding for innovative pilot projects that address risk factors and complications associated with these conditions. The program emphasizes the importance of community participation and active learning to foster academic success and improve health outcomes in underrepresented populations. By leveraging experienced mentors and a collaborative approach, the initiative seeks to advance research that can lead to significant improvements in community health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals from underrepresented groups who are at risk for cardiometabolic diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have cardiometabolic diseases or are not part of the targeted underrepresented groups may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced disparities in cardiometabolic diseases for affected communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar mentorship and community-focused approaches to addressing health disparities, indicating a promising potential for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Washington, Donna — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Washington, Donna
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.