Understanding health factors in Asian American communities in New York
Official title: Asian American Community Cohort of the New York Metropolitan Area
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10910136 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the health of Korean and Chinese American adults in New York City to understand how different factors like lifestyle and culture affect their health, especially for those from low-income backgrounds, so we can help improve their health and well-being.
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 | August 18, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $647,827 |
| NIH project number | 5UG3HL169656-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10910136 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include Korean and Chinese American adults living in the New York Metropolitan Area.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the Asian American demographic or those not residing in the New York area may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the health of Asian Americans in the New York Metropolitan Area, particularly Korean and Chinese American adults. It aims to identify biological, lifestyle, behavioral, and sociocultural factors that influence health outcomes in these communities. By enrolling participants from often marginalized and low-income backgrounds, the study seeks to address health disparities and improve understanding of disease prevalence and prevention. The research will utilize a population-based approach to gather comprehensive data on health determinants.
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 addressing health disparities in underrepresented populations, 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
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.