Gaps in health outcomes exist between the general population and groups of people who experience systematic obstacles to health based on their race or ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geographic location, or other characteristics linked to exclusion. Nowhere are such health gaps more evident than in the South, home to some of America’s most underserved communities. These communities lack resources as basic as a clean environment, access to grocery stores, and safe streets. Their residents are exposed to multiple daily stressors and bear the burden of many chronic diseases. Strategically located in the heart of the region, the UAB Minority Health & Health Equity Research Center provides a critical connection between investigators and vulnerable populations. Our research and training programs enable young scientists to pursue research on health disparities, while our community outreach program identifies urgent health questions and needs and implements evidence-based strategies to reduce health disparities and promote health equity. The highlight of our work are the millions of underserved minority men, women, and children whose lives are impacted through our efforts.
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For the first time in UAB’s history, we are a fully unified brand — across medicine, campus, and athletics.??
From the start, UAB has been a force for what's new. Now, for the first time in our history, we're excited to unite campus, medicine, and athletics under one bold brand. A new step forward, together. #TeamUAB https://go.uab.edu/4kDWSaI
?? Harlem in the 'Ham 2025 was a night to remember! ??? We brought the Roaring '20s to Birmingham—all to support Healthy Happy Kids (HHK), the MHERC's childhood obesity prevention program. With dinner, live music, and incredible generosity, guests donated to help us continue this work for years to come. ?? Huge thanks to our sponsors, supporters, and everyone who made this event a success! Get the full recap: https://go.uab.edu/3EUMSsY
Our Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Core, established in 2014, is proud to celebrate one year as an Institutional Pilot Core, supporting investigators across UAB in advancing their research goals. In 2024, we reached some great milestones and are thankful for your support in utilizing SDH services. View the full 2024 highlights: https://go.uab.edu/3Q0J7ob
??? FIRST Scientist Friday ??? Meet Dr. Tyvette Hilliard, an accomplished scientist and Assistant Professor at Tuskegee University. Her research focuses on ovarian cancer, racial health disparities, and the impact of generational obesity on metastasis. Read more about her journey to becoming a FIRST scientist: https://go.uab.edu/42AKgdE
Join us on February 6th at noon for the Research Methods and Secondary Data Analysis Seminar Series, where featured speaker Richard Kennedy, MD, PhD, will present Big Data in Alzheimer’s Disease – NACC, ADNI, CAM-D, and Beyond https://go.uab.edu/4jEzU2A
We're so excited to see you all TOMORROW for Harlem in the Ham with featured performer Sherri Brown! This unforgettable evening of fun and fundraising will benefit Healthy Happy Kids, MHERC’s childhood obesity prevention program. Still need tickets or interested in sponsoring: https://lnkd.in/eXbVfNc9
Our Community Engagement and Communications teams are thrilled to be working alongside Gabriela Oates, Ph.D., and Lori Bateman, Ph.D. from the UAB Heersink School of Medicine on HEALTHe Birmingham, a NIH funded study that aims to investigate the effects of housing and neighborhood conditions on health. To kick-off the grant, teams hosted an event to meet with and inform the community. For the latest details and updates about this study, check out: https://go.uab.edu/4fX3v45
?? Harlem in the 'Ham is Almost Here! ?? Get ready for an unforgettable evening of glitz, glamour, and giving back! ? ?? Saturday, February 1, 2025 | ? 7:00–11:00 PM Proceeds benefit Healthy Happy Kids, helping children in our community combat obesity and live healthier lives. ??? Don’t wait—secure your tickets and sponsorship NOW: https://lnkd.in/eXbVfNc9
?? Call for Abstracts: Due Friday, Jan 24th We're seeking abstract submissions for this year's UAB Health Equity Research Symposium: Health Equity Across the Life Course. The symposium is a forum for researchers at every stage to share their work with an audience of attendees who are particularly interested in health disparities, health equity, and the social determinants of health. This year’s event, featuring keynote speaker David R. Williams, Ph.D., from Harvard, will take place on Thursday, April 3, at the BJCC from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eligible participants include all faculty, staff, and students at academic institutions in the United States, MHERC Training Program alumni, scholars, trainees, investigators, and community research partners. Apply now: https://go.uab.edu/3WeHtmx
?? Did You Know? Multiple studies have found that the social determinants of health account for 30% to 55% of our health outcomes. This year, MHERC is diving deeper into the data to address the root causes of health disparities through our SDH Core https://lnkd.in/ebsPTnaj