A 5,000 Mile Dream Finally Comes True
Dr. Faustine Williams joins NIMHD IRP to further her goal of improving health outcomes among minorities and underserved populations.
NIMHD Intramural Research Program Feature Articles
Read about NIMHD-conducted minority health and health disparities research projects in the Institute's Intramural Research Program.
From community-based health programs to a new transcreation framework
More than 20 years ago, Anna María Nápoles, Ph.D., M.P.H., was working in the San Francisco area on a program to promote breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening in Hispanic/Latino communities.
Disease Prevention and Mentoring the Next Generation of Scientists
Dr. Chandra Jackson, an adjunct investigator within NIMHD’s Division of Intramural Research, aims to improve minority health outcomes through disease prevention and health promotion.
Susceptibility to Smoking Differs by Age, Race, and Ethnicity
A study of smoking susceptibility among adolescents who had never smoked has found that Hispanics are more susceptible to smoking during their adolescent years.
NIMHD Researchers Gain New Insights into Smoking Beliefs of Minority Youth
What do kids believe about smoking, and how likely are they to start? Race and ethnicity may play a role.
