This program will support 3-5 innovative pilot grants seeking to break new ground in addressing disparities in addictions and cancer prevention while leveraging the data to successfully transition into the appropriate NIH funding mechanism (e.g., K- and R-series). The deadline for applications is October 1, 2021.
The communities we serve face many challenges and our primary mission is to conduct innovative research that presents novel prevention and intervention strategies to combat a broad range of health disparities such as obesity, substance abuse and cancer.
The HEALTH Research Institute leverages an interdisciplinary group of researchers at the University of Houston to advance science capable of meeting the health needs of the Houston community and beyond. HRI membership currently spans 9 colleges and 14 academic units.
Education - 7
Engineering - 1
Law - 1
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences - 6
Medicine - 4
Natural Sciences & Mathematics - 1
Pharmacy - 1
Social Work - 3
Technology - 1
By leveraging expertise from interdisciplinary scientists across six academic units and input from the community, we apply scientific capabilities and determine solutions to address the health needs of neighborhoods in Houston, the state of Texas and beyond.
The HEALTH Research Institute advances a community-engaged research model that rapidly disseminates scientific breakthroughs designed to mitigate, and ultimately eliminate, community-identified health challenges in metropolitan Houston and beyond.
Through active and equitable partnerships with our community advisory boards, stakeholders, elected officials and community members, we are uniquely positioned to eliminate health disparities through multi-site cooperative trials, public health initiatives and activities that are embedded in the cultural fabric of the communities we serve.
