Understanding health factors affecting Asian Americans
Official title: Maintenance and Enhancement of the Asian American enriched Cohort
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10809884 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how things like diet, culture, and the environment affect the health of Asian American adults, especially those who are new to the country, and it invites participants to share their health experiences and samples to help us understand and improve health outcomes, particularly for diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 6, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $423,750 |
| NIH project number | 1U24ES036002-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10809884 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Asian American adults, particularly those who are first or second-generation immigrants.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not of Asian descent or those who do not fall within the age range of 21 years and older may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the health of Asian American adults, particularly those who are first or second-generation immigrants. It aims to gather extensive data on environmental, dietary, and sociocultural influences that affect their health, especially concerning conditions like diabetes. Participants will provide biological samples and undergo assessments over time to track changes and health outcomes. The study also compares health risks between Asian Americans and their counterparts in Asia, enhancing our understanding of health disparities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and targeted interventions for Asian American populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding health disparities through cohort studies, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ahn, Jiyoung — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Ahn, Jiyoung
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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.