Understanding health risks in Asian American populations
Official title: Asian American Prevention Research: A Populomics Epidemiology Cohort (ARISE)
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-10899605 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for 2,100 Asian American men and women from the Chinese, Filipino, and Vietnamese communities in the San Francisco Bay Area to help us learn more about their heart and overall health, so we can better understand what affects their well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $579,494 |
| NIH project number | 5UG3HL169648-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10899605 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are Asian American individuals, specifically those of Chinese, Filipino, or Vietnamese descent, living in the San Francisco Bay Area.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to the specified Asian American ethnic groups or those living outside the San Francisco Bay Area may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create a large cohort of Asian American men and women, specifically focusing on Chinese, Filipino, and Vietnamese communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. By recruiting 2,100 participants, the study will gather extensive data on their cardiometabolic health and psychosocial factors through surveys, clinical assessments, and advanced imaging techniques. The goal is to identify disease risk factors and health determinants that are unique to these understudied ethnic groups, addressing significant gaps in current medical knowledge and treatment guidelines.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and tailored prevention strategies for Asian American populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that targeted studies in specific ethnic groups can uncover unique health risks and lead to significant advancements in tailored healthcare approaches.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hsing, Ann — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Hsing, Ann
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.