NIMHD Intramural Research Program Feature Articles

Read about NIMHD-conducted minority health and health disparities research projects in the Institute's Intramural Research Program.

NIH Intramural Research Trainees Present Virtually for 2020 Poster Day

Each year, the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) hosts a poster day for recent college graduates across the different NIH Institutes to present their research.

Next Generation Researcher tackles social determinants of health

Next generation researcher Asmi Panigrahi took a deep dive into health disparities research and career development during her time at NIMHD.

From Northern Africa to Southern Maryland: One Researcher’s Path to Public Health

Growing up in Cairo, Egypt, the daughter of scholars was nothing less than fascinating for Sherine El-Toukhy, Ph.D., M.A.

A 5,000 Mile Dream Finally Comes True

Dr. Faustine Williams joins NIMHD IRP to further her goal of improving health outcomes among minorities and underserved populations.

From community-based health programs to a new transcreation framework

More than 20 years ago, Anna María Nápoles, Ph.D., M.P.H., was working in the San Francisco area on a program to promote breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening in Hispanic/Latino communities.

Disease Prevention and Mentoring the Next Generation of Scientists

Dr. Chandra Jackson, an adjunct investigator within NIMHD’s Division of Intramural Research, aims to improve minority health outcomes through disease prevention and health promotion.

Susceptibility to Smoking Differs by Age, Race, and Ethnicity

A study of smoking susceptibility among adolescents who had never smoked has found that Hispanics are more susceptible to smoking during their adolescent years.

NIMHD Researchers Gain New Insights into Smoking Beliefs of Minority Youth

What do kids believe about smoking, and how likely are they to start? Race and ethnicity may play a role.