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RURAL Cohort Study

The RURAL (Risk Underlying Rural Areas Longitudinal) Cohort Study aims to address critical gaps in our knowledge of heart and lung disorders in rural counties in the southeastern US. 

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Cardiovascular Research Laboratory
 
The Cardiovascular Research Laboratory is a facility equipped with advanced technology to evaluate heart and blood vessel function. In part funded by the UT STARs Award, the lab will help researchers explore end-organ damage in diabetes, obesity, and related cardiovascular, brain, liver, and kidney health conditions.

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CONNECTOR - Community Engagement for Building Capacity, Trust and Ownership of Research
 
CONNECTOR is a community engagement center focused on reducing health disparities, particularly in cardiovascular disease. This initiative aims to engage historically underrepresented communities in research, understanding their specific health concerns and needs.