NIMHD Fellows’ Influence Extends to NIH’s 2024 Postbac Poster Day and Beyond
Read about the varied research topics presented by 11 NIMHD fellows at NIH’s 2024 Postbac Poster Day, including a spotlight on three projects.
NIMHD Intramural Research Program Feature Articles
Read about NIMHD-conducted minority health and health disparities research projects in the Institute's Intramural Research Program.
NIH’s First Latina Scientific Director Nápoles Retires
“Anna’s leadership at NIMHD Intramural has been foundational and this legacy will yield benefits for many years,” said NIMHD Director Dr. Eliseo Pérez-Stable. “In addition, her ability to create collaborations across NIH contribute to the rich legacy of impact that NIMHD has on the research enterprise and its progress toward inclusive racial and ethnic cultural diversity in its leadership.”
NIMHD Postbac Fellows Share Path, Inspiration Behind Their Posters
Two postbacs, Vincent Lam and Sydney Barlow, discuss the experiences that motivated them to conduct research within NIMHD’s Division of Intramural Research. Both Lam and Barlow presented their minority health and health disparities research at NIH Postbac Poster Day 2023, along with thirteen other NIMHD postbaccalaureate fellows.
Postbaccalaureate Poster Days 2022 Showcase the Work of NIMHD Intramural Research Trainees
Learn about the research conducted by 12 trainees supervised and mentored by lead investigators in NIMHD’s Intramural Research Program (IRP) and one trainee in the NHLBI lab of NIMHD Director Dr. Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable.
NIH Intramural Research Postbaccalaureate Virtual Poster Days 2021
Twelve students in NIMHD’s Division of Intramural Research presented their research to review panels and peers for NIH’s Postbac Virtual Poster Days 2021.
Road to Diversity and Inclusion: The Evolution of NIMHD’s Division of Intramural Research
NIMHD’s own researchers do work that directly benefits the communities most impacted by health disparities. From its roots to today, the DIR charts a path toward health equity.
NIH Intramural Research Trainees Present Virtually for 2020 Poster Day
Each year, the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) hosts a poster day for recent college graduates across the different NIH Institutes to present their research.
Next Generation Researcher tackles social determinants of health
Next generation researcher Asmi Panigrahi took a deep dive into health disparities research and career development during her time at NIMHD.
From Northern Africa to Southern Maryland: One Researcher’s Path to Public Health
Growing up in Cairo, Egypt, the daughter of scholars was nothing less than fascinating for Sherine El-Toukhy, Ph.D., M.A.
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.
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.
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