# P20 Exploratory Center for Precision Health in Diverse Populations

> **NIH NIH P20** · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY · 2022 · $133,714

## Abstract

Abstract/Project Summary
ADMINISTRATIVE CORE
This proposal responds to RFA-NR-10-002: NINR Exploratory Center (P20). The overall goal of our proposed
NYU Meyers P20 Exploratory Center for Precision Health in Diverse Populations is to improve health
outcomes by addressing biologically diverse and common mechanisms, symptoms, modifiable factors, and
non-modifiable factors of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and resulting type 2 diabetes (T2D), cardiovascular
disease (CVD), and related multiple chronic conditions (MCC) that occur simultaneously and complicate
diagnosis and treatment. We will approach this work from a precision ecological perspective. Some of the most
significant barriers to implementation of this work are in determining how best to engage diverse communities
in the science and of biobehavioral, omic, contextual, lifestyle and familial factors implicated in MetS and MCC
and how best to intervene and reduce risks. We will conduct this research in diverse groups that are historically
under-represented in research, including racial/ethnic minorities, children, women, elderly, and other
vulnerable populations. Other characteristics such as sexual orientation (LGBQ), gender identity (non-cis or
transgender), disability status, religion or spirituality, SES-disadvantaged backgrounds, and country of origin
will also be considered in our research. The Center's Administrative Core is focused on supporting research to
address these issues in real world applications of a precision ecological approach among diverse populations
to improve public health.
The Administrative Core will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the scientific and administrative
activities of the Center, including the overall aims, internal and external communications, compliance,
evaluation, and sustainability. We will evaluate the productivity, effectiveness, and appropriateness of Center
activities; determine criteria for center affiliations, and foster collaborations throughout NYU with researchers
studying MetS, T2D, CVD, and related chronic conditions. All activities will align with the Center's overall goal
of supporting research on biologically diverse and common mechanisms, symptoms, modifiable factors, and
non-modifiable factors that underlie MetS and related MCC, to improve health care outcomes and reduce
health disparities.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10415898
- **Project number:** 5P20NR018075-05
- **Recipient organization:** NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** GAIL D MELKUS
- **Activity code:** P20 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2022
- **Award amount:** $133,714
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2018-08-08 → 2024-05-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10415898

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10415898, P20 Exploratory Center for Precision Health in Diverse Populations (5P20NR018075-05). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10415898. Licensed CC0.

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