# Center for Translational Research in Health Disparities

> **NIH NIH U54** · MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · 2023 · $4,544,313

## Abstract

Abstract
The Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) since its inception has been dedicated to addressing the health
needs of people of color, as well as underserved urban and rural populations both in Georgia and across the
nation. Embedded in the MSM mission is the improvement of the overall health and well-being of individuals
and communities; increasing the diversity of the medical, scientific, and public health workforce; and
addressing primary healthcare needs through programs in education, research, and service. The
MSM proposes a novel Center for Translational Research in Health Disparities (CTRHD) which comprises
seven integrated components, including four cores and three specific research projects. The Research
Capacity Core (RCC) will enhance our behavioral and population/ health services research and outreach
capabilities. The RCC will continue to leverage resources at other NIH-funded Centers, both in Georgia and
across the nation. The Investigator Development Core (IDC) will provide pilot funding with special emphasis on
minority health and health disparity projects from junior and early-stage investigators. In addition, the IDC will
coordinate with the Administrative Core (Admin Core) and the Community Engagement Core (CEC) to
continue to train basic scientists to engage in community engagement in multidisciplinary translational research
teams (MDTTs). The Admin Core/IDC/CEC will provide a robust mentoring plan and a range of supplementary
activities (seminars, grant application workshops/writing programs, and retreats) to ensure investigator
success. The Community Engagement Core (CEC) will guide all CTRHD community engagement practices
and develop sustainable relationships with community partners based on the Morehouse Model. In addition,
the CEC will catalyze meaningful community-engaged research by offering consultation studios and
workshops. The RCC will assist in the management of a Mobile Health Unity (Mobile Health Equity Unit) and
coordinate with the CEC, IDC, full projects, and other MSM researchers. The following specific aims of the U54
CTRHD will be pursued as outlined: AIM 1: Enhance multidisciplinary health disparities research with
innovative approaches and support mechanisms through a restructured Research Capacity Core (RCC); AIM
2: Increase and prepare all investigators (especially early-stage researchers) to become extramurally -funded
health disparities researchers through IDC, CEC and RCC activities; and AIM 4: Expand the Community
Engagement Core (CEC) by fostering existing and strengthening new sustainable relationships with
community-based organizations (CBO), establishing a community network in rural Georgia.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10800499
- **Project number:** 2U54MD007602-36
- **Recipient organization:** MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- **Principal Investigator:** Kevin Sean Kimbro
- **Activity code:** U54 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2023
- **Award amount:** $4,544,313
- **Award type:** 2
- **Project period:** 1997-07-07 → 2028-03-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10800499

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10800499, Center for Translational Research in Health Disparities (2U54MD007602-36). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10800499. Licensed CC0.

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