First NIH Research
The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities
December 16-18 2008
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center,
The
Website: http://www.blsmeetings.net/2008healthdisparitiessummit/index.cfm
Agenda: http://www.blsmeetings.net/2008healthdisparitiessummit/Agenda.pdf
“………….Advances in science, medicine, and technology have the potential to improve health, but large segments of populations in the
These factors include biology, socioeconomics, discrimination, politics, environment, culture, and lack of access to healthcare. At the National Institutes of Health (NIH) we are investing in research to understand health disparities, including how these and other factors relate to produce poor health outcomes. Populations that experience health disparities and are more likely to suffer from diseases and conditions such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, and obesity include African Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Pacific Islanders (including Native Hawaiians), and individuals of all races/ethnicities living in poor and medically underserved communities such as rural areas.
Objectives:
• Showcase the collective contribution of NIH in the development of new knowledge in the Science of Eliminating Health Disparities
• Highlight the progress of NIH minority health and health disparities research activities to improve prevention, diagnostic, and treatment methods
• Increase awareness and understanding of disparities in health
• Showcase best-practice models in research, capacity-building, outreach, and integrated strategies to find solutions to health disparities
• Provide an exciting forum for participants to learn and network with the nation’s multidisciplinary health disparities experts
• Identify gaps in health disparities research
• Allow participants to make recommendations that will shape the NIH health disparities strategic plan
• Establish a framework for ongoing dialogue and creation of innovative and unique partnerships to address disparities in health in all affected communities
TRACKS
Track I: Translating Science to Policy and Practice
To eliminate health disparities, we need to catalyze and promote intersections amongst the frequently distinct and fragmented fields of science, practice, and policy. This track explores translational efforts that bridge science to practice and policy. Among the following topic areas to be explored:
Cultural competency - Limited English Proficiency (LEP) - Discrimination/racism/stress - Social marketing - Gene-environment interactions - Community-campus partnerships
Track II: Health Disparity Diseases and Conditions
Much of the health disparities research and literature indicate health disparities within the framework of diseases and conditions. For example, infant mortality, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, HIV/AIDS, and mental health have often been cited as diseases where large health disparities exist. This track explores the challenges and opportunities in eliminating health disparities in these conditions. Among the topic areas to be explored:
• Oral health
• Infant mortality
• Cardiovascular diseases and stroke
• Diabetes and obesity
• Cancer
• Infectious diseases
Track III: Health Disparity Target Populations
Much of the health disparities research and literature indicate health disparities within the framework of target populations. For example, African American, Hispanic, Asian American, low socioeconomic status, and rural populations have often been cited as groups where large health disparities exist. This track explores the challenges and opportunities in eliminating health disparities in these populations. Among the topic areas to be explored:
• Minority communities
• Rural health
• Low SES
• Immigrant health
• Disabilities
Track IV: Building Capacity
To eliminate health disparities, we need to build capacity and invest in developing the pipeline of researchers who can lead next and future generations of health disparities researchers. This track explores the challenges and opportunities in building this capacity. It will explore the following topic areas:
• Training and education
o K–12
o Undergraduate
o Graduate
o Young investigators
• Comprehensive centers
Track V: Partnerships, Collaborations, and Opportunities
To eliminate health disparities, we will need partnership and collaborations beyond NIH to Federal and private organizations. This track explores opportunities for these partnerships and collaborations. It will provide a venue for representatives from the following agencies and organizations to showcase and share their health disparities portfolio.
• Public/private partnerships
• Federal agencies
o HHS Federal agencies
o Non-HHS Federal agencies
Call for Research Papers
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities
The American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) intends to publish a special supplement in fall 2009 that will focus on the science of eliminating health disparities and will feature original scientific contributions including epidemiological, behavioral, social, and policy-oriented research articles, commentaries, perspectives, and critical reviews of major problem areas related to health disparities in the
Topics may include current development and new knowledge in the science of eliminating health disparities; health disparities research with emphasis on improving prevention, diagnostic, and treatment methods; best-practice models in research, infrastructure and capacity-building, outreach, and integrated strategies to find solutions to health disparities; gaps in health disparities research; framework for health disparities research, policy, and practice; and innovative and unique partnerships to address disparities in health in all affected communities.
Interested persons should e-mail a letter of intent with an abstract (limited to 300 words or less) of the proposed article to summitpapers@ncmhd.nih.go v with the subject title “AJPH Paper Abstract” by February 27, 2009.
The guest editors will review abstracts for adherence and relevance to the theme of the special issue and provide feedback. Selected authors will be invited to submit the entire article, per AJPH guidelines. All selected manuscripts will undergo the standard peer review process by the AJPH editors and peer referees as defined by AJPH policy…..”
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