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.
NIMHD Intramural Research Program Feature Articles
Read about NIMHD-conducted minority health and health disparities research projects in the Institute's Intramural Research Program.
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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