Understanding health in Asian and Pacific Islander communities
Official title: Multi-ethnic Observational Study in American Asian and Pacific Islander Communities (MOSAAIC) Administrative Supplement
Funded at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center · NIH-11073551 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for people aged 18-64 from Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander backgrounds to help us understand health issues that affect these communities, and you'll take part in surveys, health check-ups, and provide samples to track your health over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $372,945 |
| NIH project number | 3U24HL169645-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11073551 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals aged 18-64 with Asian, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander ancestry living in the United States.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the specified age range or without ties to Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create a large cohort of individuals aged 18-64 from Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander backgrounds to investigate health disparities and conditions affecting these populations. Participants will undergo a baseline survey, physical exams, and provide biological samples to assess various health metrics. Follow-up assessments will occur at regular intervals to track health changes and outcomes over time. The study seeks to identify the prevalence of cardiometabolic and mental health conditions and their risk factors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and targeted interventions for Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding health disparities in diverse populations, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Anderson, Garnet L. — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Anderson, Garnet L.
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.