By Institute for Public Health • August 12, 2024 Written by Kim Furlow, communications manager, Institute for Public Health The Next Era of Public Health Equity-informed approaches to innovative technologies& workforce development Monday, October 215:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Clark-Fox Forum | Hillman HallWashU Danforth Campus Tuesday, October 228:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC) WashU […]
Author: Kim Furlow
Call for Proposals! Center seeks projects aimed at reducing cancer disparities
The Center for Community Health Partnership and Research is joining forces with universitypartners the Institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS) and Siteman Cancer Center to call for projects that connect community and academic partners in service of lowering cancer disparities and providing equitable cancer care. Selected projects will be presented at the September 26 […]
Measuring Racial Inequities in Virus Testing
Almost every health official, physician or researcher you speak with will agree: COVID-19 testing among every population is essential for informing virus detection, self-isolation, and prevention of onward transmission. Racial disparities related to the COVID-19 epidemic and the associated public health response continue to be discussed, but need further study to understand the modifiable driver […]
Two WashU Institute for Public Health Centers Award Funding
The Center for Community Health Partnership and Research and the Center for Dissemination and Implementation, both at the Institute for Public Health, have awarded seed funding for two public health-related projects. The projects focus on health care for older adults and for those with prostate cancer, respectively. Through its Pitch Partners² funding mechanism, the Center for Community Health Partnership […]
COVID-19 & Social Determinants of Health: Part I
Social Determinants of Health work group studies minority populations and their needs during COVID-19 and beyond.
New D&I Science Courses
Short courses, trainings and informative classes help prepare the next generation of WashU D&I scientists.