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Health Research Institute

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About Health Research Institute

WEBThe HEALTH Research Institute leverages an interdisciplinary group of researchers at the University of Houston to advance science capable of meeting the health needs of the …

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Programs Health Research Institute

WEBPrograms. The HEALTH Research Institute leverages faculty expertise in a range of health-related research areas (i.e., alcohol, anxiety, cancers, depression, diabetes, …

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Conference Health Research Institute

WEBThe University of Houston HEALTH Research Institute (HRI) held its inaugural HEALTH: A Call to Action conference on January 30-31, 2020. The conference was a success …

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Social Determinants of Health Behavior Health Research Institute

WEBOur Expertise Scientists estimate that the social determinants of health account for ~30% of chronic disease incidence. Multilevel (e.g., individual, interpersonal, community, & …

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HRI Founder Takes New Leadership Role Health Research Institute

WEBFor Immediate Release: Houston, TX, February 5, 2024 When Dr. Ezemenari Obasi first envisioned a groundbreaking national research center at the University of Houston, he …

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H-Town CHAT Health Research Institute

WEBH-Town CHAT. There is an urgent need to understand what is driving health disparities that are experienced by medically underserved and minoritized (e.g., American Indian; …

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Ezemenari Obasi Health Research Institute

WEBProfessor and HRI Co-founder Dr. Obasi has a current program of research that focuses on the neurobiology of stress, addictions, health disparities that disproportionately affect …

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"It's about building upon what the community already has" …

WEBFor Immediate Release: October 30, 2023 For HEALTH-FAST's doctoral scholar Ty Robinson, his educational journey has been shaped by an intrinsic interest in the mental …

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Deepening Community Engagement through the 2023-2024 …

WEBFor Immediate Release: December 11, 2023 It didn’t take long for University of Houston pre-med student, Taylor Jones to say “yes” to another year as a member of the …

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Four Pilot Grants Awarded to HEALTH-RCMI Researchers and Early …

WEBHouston, TX To nurture the research paths of early-stage investigators, pilot project grants are tailored to help jump-start their careers and offer new opportunities for emerging …

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Risk-Factors for Chronic Diseases Health Research Institute

WEBBased on many risk factors, certain populations are more likely to develop chronic diseases than their counterparts. We analyze risk factors such as poverty, physical inactivity, …

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Stephen Williams Health Research Institute

WEBServing as the Houston Health Department Director, Mr. Williams is actively involved in public health issues at the local, state, and national levels. He joined the City of Houston …

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Join Our Team Health Research Institute

WEBThe HEALTH Research Institute is currently seeking motivated and passionate individuals to join our team! If you have experience with health equity sciences, and are interested …

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Rural residents are more depressed and anxious than those in …

WEBWhile people might associate remote settings with peaceful landscapes and quiet lifestyles, rural residents experience more depression and anxiety than their urban counterparts, a …

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Helping Houston’s Unhoused Community: UH Researcher’s Pilot …

WEBFor Immediate Release: Houston, TX; December 11, 2023 For University of Houston researcher Dr. Ben King, the idea of shedding light on the complexities of Houston’s …

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A Q&A with a leading member of the African American Health …

WEBThe African American Health Coalition is a community based nonprofit in Houston, Texas. The Coalition promotes healthy lifestyles and healthy communities for people of African …

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UH Researcher Dr. Chitrala Explores Root Causes of Breast Cancer …

WEBYet, what if researchers could further explore these disease-specific differences directly at the cell level, in the tumor microenvironment? Through a HEALTH-RCMI Pilot Program …

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Hispanics, Latinos face challenges with mental illness

WEBHOUSTON – People with mental illness in the Hispanic and Latino communities face challenges getting help, including a language barrier, a lack of health insurance, fear …

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