Understanding how socioeconomic factors affect heart and metabolic health in American Indians
Official title: The epigenetic basis of socioeconomic determinants of cardiometabolic health in American Indians
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-10865531 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how things like income and living conditions affect heart and metabolic health in American Indian communities, aiming to understand how these factors can lead to health differences and find ways to help those who are struggling.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 12, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $131,273 |
| NIH project number | 1K99HL173555-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10865531 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are American Indian individuals who may be affected by cardiometabolic diseases and have varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as American Indian or those without risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how socioeconomic determinants influence cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) in American Indian populations. By examining the biological mechanisms, particularly epigenetic factors, the study aims to uncover how environmental and social conditions contribute to health disparities. Utilizing data from the Strong Heart Family Study, the project will analyze the interplay between socioeconomic adversity and biological responses related to CMDs. This comprehensive approach seeks to provide insights that could lead to targeted interventions for affected communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and targeted prevention strategies for cardiometabolic diseases in American Indian populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding health disparities through socioeconomic and biological interactions, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dye, Christian K — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Dye, Christian K
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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.