# Modernized Culturally Sensitive Family Medical History Tool

> **NIH NIH R43** · RUSH RIVER RESEARCH CORPORATION · 2022 · $299,587

## Abstract

Project Summary/Abstract
Rush River Research Corp. proposes to develop a culturally tailored modernized family medical history tool to
reduce health disparities among African Americans. The death rate for African Americans is generally higher
than whites for heart diseases, stroke, cancer, and diabetes all of which have increased risk with family history.
In many cases having a single first-degree relative with one of these diseases indicates at least double the risk
to the individual. The risk typically doubles again with multiple family members having one of these diseases
and in some cases up to ten to twenty times. Knowing the risk is important as there are many risk mitigation
actions available for these diseases including lifestyle change, screening guidelines, genetic counseling,
genetic risk testing, and other screening methods. Family health history is a validated important standard of
care however it is underutilized. Research has also shown that African American families have less knowledge
of their family health history due to family structure and communication patterns. Rush River Research has
assembled a multi-disciplinary team of community health researchers, medical software developers, and a
commercialization partner to achieve the goals of this project. An advisory committee of African American
physicians and community leaders will also be assembled to advise on design decisions. A focus group will be
utilized to determine feasibility and drive future design.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10601751
- **Project number:** 1R43MD018239-01
- **Recipient organization:** RUSH RIVER RESEARCH CORPORATION
- **Principal Investigator:** Julie Lundstrom
- **Activity code:** R43 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2022
- **Award amount:** $299,587
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2022-09-25 → 2024-08-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10601751

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10601751, Modernized Culturally Sensitive Family Medical History Tool (1R43MD018239-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-21 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10601751. Licensed CC0.

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