Welcome to the UAB Minority Health & Health Equity Research Center (MHERC), a comprehensive research, training, and outreach center focused on reducing the health disparities of vulnerable populations and disadvantaged communities locally, regionally, and nationally.

This website contains information on MHERC programs, services, and organizational structure, as well as data on research, training, and community engagement projects.

If you are interested in health disparities and the health of vulnerable populations and disadvantaged communities, please contact us. The MHERC can offer support and resources to facilitate your research, training, and community engagement initiatives.

We look forward to working with you to achieve health equity.

Mona Fouad, M.D., MPH Director, UAB Minority Health & Health Equity Research Center