TRANSPORT II: Building diverse, community-partnered health disparities researchers
Official title: TRANSPORT II
Funded at Suny Downstate Medical Center · NIH-11374781 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A funded program at SUNY Downstate to train a diverse group of scientists to study health disparities and work with Brooklyn communities to improve equity in health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Suny Downstate Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Brooklyn, United States) |
| Project start | September 14, 2017 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 5S21MD012474-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11374781 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are students and faculty from underrepresented backgrounds who want to pursue careers in health disparities research and community-engaged projects.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not directly involved in health disparities research or not affiliated with Downstate's community networks may not experience immediate personal benefits.
What this research studies
This grant supports a renewal of TRANSPORT II, expanding training in social science, behavioral population health, and implementation science to address health inequities in a medically underserved urban area. It emphasizes recruiting from underrepresented backgrounds, building partnerships with community stakeholders, and improving research infrastructure to sustain long-term impact. The program offers multilevel training and career development for students and faculty, with a focus on translating findings into real-world solutions that benefit local communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could create a steady pipeline of researchers who design and implement equity-focused health interventions in underserved urban populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous TRANSPORT programs engaged over 100 participants and built sustainable research training pathways, suggesting potential for continued impact.
Where this research is happening
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Suny Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lambert, William Marcus — Suny Downstate Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Lambert, William Marcus
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.