Minority Health & Health Equity Research Center
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Research
The MHERC generates new knowledge on the social, behavioral, and biological mechanisms of health disparities and health equity, with an emphasis on developing and testing interventions to reduce these disparities.
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Training
The Training & Career Development Program offers research training and career development opportunities for investigators and students who are interested in minority health and health disparities research.
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Community Engagement
Our partnerships, active in 12 Alabama counties and eight Birmingham neighborhoods, have created lasting and sustainable community capacity, empowering people to take charge of their own health.
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Support the critical work of our faculty, staff, and trainees so we can continue translating science into better health for all.