As one of 27 Institutes and Centers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), strives to improve minority health and eliminate health disparities through scientific research, training, collaborations and outreach. Pivotal to advancing our mission is the inclusion of diverse populations in biomedical research.
What is the All of Us Research Program?
The All of Us Research Program is a historic effort to collect and study data from 1 million or more people living in the U.S. The mission of the program is to accelerate health research and medical breakthroughs, enabling individualized prevention, treatment, and better health for everyone.
Why is diversity important in the All of Us Research Program?
Diversity is important for ensuring that the benefits of precision medicine, improved diagnosis, treatment and prevention, are available to everyone.