Understanding heart failure in Hispanic and Latino populations
Official title: Proteomic profiling of heart failure in Hispanics/Latinos
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston · NIH-11072700 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how certain biological factors might lead to heart failure, especially in Hispanic and Latino people who often deal with obesity and diabetes, by examining specific proteins in their bodies to find out more about heart health and improve treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | May 20, 2025 |
| Project end | February 28, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $816,079 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL173837-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11072700 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include Hispanic and Latino individuals who are at risk for heart failure due to obesity, diabetes, or other related health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Hispanic or Latino or those without risk factors for heart failure may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the biological factors contributing to heart failure, particularly in Hispanic and Latino individuals who often face higher rates of obesity and diabetes. By analyzing protein biomarkers through advanced proteomic profiling, the study aims to uncover the molecular pathways that lead to heart dysfunction and heart failure. The research will utilize data from a large community health study focused on Hispanic/Latino health, aiming to identify specific proteins that could indicate heart failure risk. This approach seeks to address the lack of effective therapies for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in these populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the identification of new biomarkers and therapeutic targets for preventing heart failure in Hispanic and Latino patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in identifying biomarkers for heart failure in diverse populations, but this specific focus on Hispanic/Latino individuals is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yu, Bing — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Yu, Bing
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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.