Understanding cardiovascular health in Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Official title: PAcific Islander, Native Hawaiian and Asian American Cardiovascular Health Epidemiology (PANACHE) Study
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-10899431 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The PANACHE Study is looking at heart health in Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to understand how common heart diseases are in these groups and what might be causing them, so we can better support their health compared to non-Hispanic Whites.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 4, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $630,708 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL167840-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10899431 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders aged 21 and older who are receiving care within the Kaiser Permanente healthcare systems.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, or those under 21 years old, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The PANACHE Study investigates the cardiovascular health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders by analyzing data from over 800,000 individuals within the Kaiser Permanente healthcare systems. This research aims to identify the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and the factors that contribute to these conditions in these diverse populations. By comparing these groups with non-Hispanic Whites, the study seeks to uncover important health disparities and improve care strategies tailored to these communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cardiovascular health outcomes and targeted interventions for Asian American and Pacific Islander populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has highlighted health disparities in cardiovascular diseases among different ethnic groups, indicating that this approach has the potential for significant insights.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Go, Alan S — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Go, Alan S
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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.