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North Carolina Agricultural and Technincal State University: Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI)

Award Number: U54MD020891
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CENTER ON MINORITY HEALTH AND HEALTH DISPARITIES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 08/04/2026
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 02/28/2031

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North Carolina Agricultural and Technincal State University: Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) - OVERALL CORE PROJECT SUMMARY Minority ethnic groups bear a disproportionate burden of brain health disorders and chronic cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) which contribute to cognitive decline; however, they have been underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral research studies, partly due to historical mistrust of researchers within their communities. The inclusion of these groups in studies focused on cognitive decline and related disease pathophysiologies, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), is severely limited. The RCMI program proposed by North Carolina A&T State University (NC A&T) aims to address this issue by: (1) enhancing infrastructure for advancing multidisciplinary research in brain health and cardiometabolic diseases, (2) empowering and mentoring investigators at all levels to secure competitive extramural funding for research on brain health and cardiometabolic disease, and (3) Engaging and expanding minority communities in North Carolina to develop strategies for preventing and eliminating health disparities in brain health and cardiometabolic dysfunction. The RCMI at NC A&T will support two R01-scale research projects during the first 5-year cycle, each led by multidisciplinary research teams. The Clinical/Translational project aims to identify cardiometabolic biomarkers associated with cognitive decline and increased AD risk in AAs. It will also develop cost effective nanosensors and bioelectronic devices for early diagnosis and/or assessment of AD risk and for evaluating therapeutic outcomes. The behavioral Intervention project will implement a culturally relevant intervention to promote healthy aging in AAs. Additionally, the Pilot Project program will support the development of research projects focused on brain health and associated CMDs. To support the success of early career investigators in securing external funding, the Investigator Development Core (IDC) will implement integrated professional development activities for Pilot Project program awardees, postdocs, and junior faculty. The Research Capacity Core (RCC) will optimize the use of existing resources, acquire new equipment, and offer support services for design of innovative research projects and data analysis. The Community Engagement Core (CEC) will partner with community stakeholders to advance health education and build trusting relationships, promoting bi-directional dissemination of information between researchers and minority communities in North Carolina. The Recruitment Core will focus on our recently approved research cluster for nanotechnology applications in brain health research in the departments of Nanoengineering, Kinesiology, and Psychology and will support the start-up packages for two senior faculty members to enhance mentoring of junior faculty in this emerging research field. Implementing the RCMI activities will position NC A&T as a leader in innovative health disparities research, with the capacity to train future researchers more effectively and engage diverse community stakeholders. Additionally, RCMI discoveries will contribute to the knowledge base on brain health and CMD.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $3,905,789 )
2026	2026	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 E MARKET ST	GREENSBORO	NC	27411	GUILFORD	USA	Minority Health and Health Disparities Research	000	1	8/6/2026	NEW	$3,905,789
														Subtotal = $3,905,789

Grand Total All Awards = $3,905,789

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North Carolina Agricultural and Technincal State University: Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI)

Award Number: U54MD020891

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CENTER ON MINORITY HEALTH AND HEALTH DISPARITIES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 08/04/2026

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 02/28/2031

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