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Health Research Institute

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About Health Research Institute

WEBThe 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 …

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Basic Biomedical Science Health Research Institute

WEBOur Expertise The underlying mechanisms that explain within and between group differences in infectious and chronic diseases are largely unknown. Basic biomedical …

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“Representation is my inspiration” HEALTH Research Institute’s Dr

WEBHouston, Texas The gift of discernment has always been a distinctive natural talent for HEALTH Research Institute’s Dr. Chakema Carmack. When Carmack was working on …

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Risk-Factors for Chronic Diseases Health Research Institute

WEBBased on many risk factors, certain populations are more likely to develop chronic diseases than their counterparts. We analyze risk factors such as poverty, physical inactivity, …

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Deepening Community Engagement through the 2023-2024 …

WEBFor Immediate Release: December 11, 2023 It didn’t take long for University of Houston pre-med student, Taylor Jones to say “yes” to another year as a member of …

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Mental Health and Substance Use and Abuse

WEBOur Expertise Substance use and abuse represent the most preventable cause of death. ~50% of individuals who are diagnosed with a mental illness will also meet criteria for a …

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Conference Health Research Institute

WEBThe University of Houston HEALTH Research Institute (HRI) held its inaugural HEALTH: A Call to Action conference on January 30-31, 2020. The conference was a success …

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Four Pilot Grants Awarded to HEALTH-RCMI Researchers and Early …

WEBHouston, TX To nurture the research paths of early-stage investigators, pilot project grants are tailored to help jump-start their careers and offer new opportunities for emerging …

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“This is a good step in terms of my mission as a researcher” Dr.

WEBHouston, TX Two years ago when Dr. Lauren Gilbert first landed in Houston, she embraced the next chapter in her career path—the prospect of getting more deeply …

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Racial Health Disparities Panel Health Research Institute

WEBRacial Health Disparities Panel. Dr. Ezemenari Obasi, Director of HRI, was a panelist in a virtual panel discussion on Black health. 2020-06-23. The panel discussion …

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Stephen Williams Health Research Institute

WEBServing as the Houston Health Department Director, Mr. Williams is actively involved in public health issues at the local, state, and national levels. He joined the City of Houston …

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"It's about building upon what the community already has" …

WEBFor Immediate Release: October 30, 2023 For HEALTH-FAST's doctoral scholar Ty Robinson, his educational journey has been shaped by an intrinsic interest in …

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UH Researcher Dr. Chitrala Explores Root Causes of Breast Cancer …

WEBYet, what if researchers could further explore these disease-specific differences directly at the cell level, in the tumor microenvironment? Through a HEALTH …

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Houston COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy focus groups help shed new …

WEBHouston, Texas As two new Omicron subvariants emerge in the U.S., Americans brave through their third unpredictable summer of the pandemic with the looming possibility of …

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A Q&A with a leading member of the African American Health …

WEBThe African American Health Coalition is a community based nonprofit in Houston, Texas. The Coalition promotes healthy lifestyles and healthy communities for people of African …

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A closer look at the Third Ward by the co-chair of the Third Ward

WEBCan you tell me a little about the Third Ward Health Collaborative and specifically the Third Ward (Health & Wellness) sector, your role, and the biggest impact …

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Helping Houston’s Unhoused Community: UH Researcher’s Pilot …

WEBFor Immediate Release: Houston, TX; December 11, 2023 For University of Houston researcher Dr. Ben King, the idea of shedding light on the complexities of Houston’s …

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Hispanics, Latinos face challenges with mental illness

WEBHOUSTON – People with mental illness in the Hispanic and Latino communities face challenges getting help, including a language barrier, a lack of health …

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