Training to improve child health equity
Postdoctoral Research Training in Child Health Equity
This program is designed to help improve the health of children from diverse backgrounds who struggle with issues like asthma, obesity, and sleep problems by training new researchers to create better solutions and support for these kids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11014752 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program focuses on addressing health inequities in children from minoritized backgrounds, particularly those affected by conditions like asthma, obesity, and sleep problems. It offers postdoctoral trainees mentorship from experts in child health equity and provides rigorous training in clinical research methodologies. The program emphasizes understanding the impact of lifestyle behaviors on health outcomes and aims to develop effective interventions to reduce disparities in pediatric health. Trainees will engage in team-based research that integrates community-focused approaches.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children from minoritized backgrounds who are affected by conditions such as asthma, obesity, or sleep disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to minoritized backgrounds or who do not have the targeted pediatric conditions may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children from underrepresented backgrounds by addressing and reducing health disparities.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in addressing health disparities in pediatric populations through targeted interventions and community engagement, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Rhode Island Hospital — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Koinis Mitchell, Daphne — Rhode Island Hospital
- Study coordinator: Koinis Mitchell, Daphne
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.