Workshop
Addressing the Influence of Interpersonal Biases on Health Outcomes and Disparities
June 17 – June 18, 2024
12:30 – 5:30 p.m. ET
Workshop will be held virtually
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Evidence shows that interpersonal bias exposure is associated with adverse health outcomes including but not limited to hypertension, asthma, several mental health conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety, distress), and all-cause mortality.
Despite inroads made in the science of interpersonal biases and health, multiple issues remain unresolved. Gaps remain in research examining biobehavioral processes linking interpersonal biases to health and intervention-based studies aiming to reduce biases and their harmful health effects. Strategies to develop new psychometrically effective methods and tools that measure interpersonal biases in relation to health are also needed.
This NIH-wide workshop convenes subject matter experts for presentations and discussions about the impact of exposure to interpersonal biases on health. The workshop objectives are to:
- Enhance the understanding of mechanisms and pathways linking interpersonal bias exposure to adverse health outcomes.
- Inform about the current state of the science and identify research gaps and opportunities.
- Explore strategies for future research directions that make progress on mitigating the influence of bias exposure on health outcomes and downstream disparities.
Presentations will fit into one of more of the following thematic content areas:
- Etiological and mechanistic approaches to elucidate the link between interpersonal biases and health
- The clinician perspective on addressing interpersonal biases
- Methods and tools to measure interpersonal biases in relation to health
- Evidence-based interventions to mitigate the influence of interpersonal biases on health and well-being
Agenda-at-a-Glance
Day 1: Monday, June 17
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| Welcome Remarks | |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Welcome Overview The NIMHD Perspective |
| Keynote | |
| 12:50 p.m. |
Keynote Presentation |
| 1:20 p.m. | Break |
| Session #1: Etiological and Mechanistic Approaches to Elucidate the Link Between Interpersonal Biases and Health | |
| 1:25 p.m. |
Research Presentations Discussion and Q&A |
| 2:40 p.m. | Break |
| Session #2: The Clinician Perspective on Addressing Interpersonal Biases | |
| 2:45 p.m. |
Introductions Panel Discussion and Q&A |
| 4:00 p.m. | Break |
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Breakout Discussion Sessions
Moderated by NIH Staff |
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| 4:05 p.m. |
Group 1: Etiology
Wrap-up Discussion |
| 5:20 p.m. | Adjourn |
Day 2: Tuesday, June 18
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| 12:30 p.m. |
Welcome Remarks and Day 1 Recap |
| Flash Talk Session A | |
| 12:40 p.m. |
Research Presentations |
| 1:20 p.m. | Break |
| Session #3: Methods and Tools to Measure Interpersonal Biases in Relation to Health | |
| 1:25 p.m. |
Research Presentations Discussion and Q&A |
| Flash Talk Session B | |
| 2:40 p.m. | Research Presentations Q&A |
| 3:20 p.m. | Break |
| Session #4: Evidence-Based Interventions to Mitigate the Influence of Interpersonal Biases on Health and Well-Being | |
| 3:25 p.m. |
Research Presentations Discussion and Q&A |
| Workshop Wrap-Up and Conclusion | |
| 4:40 p.m. | Discussion of Key Research Areas Final Thoughts |
| 5:10 p.m. | Adjourn |
NIH Planning Committee
- Workshop Chair: Carlos O. Garrido (NIMHD)
- Amanda Acevedo (NCI)
- Crystal Barksdale (NIMHD)
- Laurie Donze (NHLBI)
- Layla Esposito/Jessie Bridgewater (NICHD)
- Arielle Gillman (NIMHD)
- Gregory Greenwood (NIMH)
- Phuong-Tu Le (NIMHD)
- Karen Marie McNamara (NINR)
- Yewande Oladeinde (NIMHD)
- Karyn Roberts (NIMHD)
- Dolly White (NIMHD)
NIH Institutes represented:
- NIMHD: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
- NCI: National Cancer Institute
- NIMH: National Institute of Mental Health
- NINR: National Institute of Nursing Research
- NHLBI: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- NICHD: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
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