Award
National Institute on Drug Abuse 3K08DA058080-04S1
An Integrated Geospatial and Community-based Model to Prevent Opioid Overdose among Black Americans
Recipient
Washington University
Award Amount
$75,584.00
Ceiling
$75,584.00
Awarded
April 17, 2026
Identifier
3K08DA058080-04S1
This award funds a project to develop a geospatial and community-based model to prevent opioid overdose among Black Americans by identifying environmental risk factors and enabling targeted interventions.
Description
The project aims to develop a GIS-enabled index to model risk for opioid overdose death among Black Americans, based on environmental determinants of health. The project will use community-based participatory research and geospatial technology. Outcomes include identifying environmental drivers of overdose death and creating a model for targeted interventions. The project emphasizes health disparities, community engagement, and digital health tools.