Research to understand mechanisms that produce health disparities or differentially act to increase or reduce risk of disease and disability among populations experiencing health disparities is critical to improve our nation’s health. For substantial progress in this area, populations experiencing health disparities need opportunities to engage in research that seeks to improve their health.
The Population and Community Health Sciences (PCHS) branch conducts multidisciplinary population-level and community-based research that examines social, cultural, clinical, biological, behavioral, and contextual factors and their effects on the health of populations experiencing health disparities. PCHS plans and conducts community-engaged social and behavioral intervention research to reduce health disparities and improve the health and well-being of these populations.
Acting Head
Vacant
Investigators
Shannon N. Zenk, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.N., FAAN
Director, NINR and Adjunct Investigator
Neighborhoods and Health Lab
Sherine El-Toukhy, Ph.D., M.A.
Stadtman Tenure-Track Investigator
Digital Health and Health Disparities Lab
Faustine Williams, Ph.D., M.A., M.S.
Stadtman Tenure-Track Investigator
Immigrant Health and Health Disparities Lab
Kosuke Tamura, Ph.D.
Stadtman Tenure-Track Investigator
Socio-Spatial Determinants of Health Lab
Page updated Jan. 26, 2024