Institute for Health Disparities
The Institute for Health Disparities (IHD) was established at UNT Health as a research institute dedicated to addressing health disparities through the advancement of biomedical sciences and health professions. In response to the rapid expansion of specialized knowledge in biomedical fields and the persistent health challenges faced by certain populations in the U.S., IHD focuses on fostering a multi-disciplinary and skilled biomedical science workforce. IHD aims to bridge this gap, ensuring a more inclusive approach to resolving health disparities.
Faculty Grant Writing and Professional Development
Provide research and mentoring to graduate and health professional students, post-docs and junior faculty.
Graduate and Health Professional Student Training Programs
Support short term and dual degree research training for students in health professions.
Undergraduate Summer Research Internships
Promote career pathways in biomedical research by delivering mentor-guided summer research internships for undergraduate students at UNT Health.
K – 12 Outreach
Stimulate and broaden students’ awareness of biomedical and health professional career paths by exposing students to clinical and laboratory research environments at UNT Health.
Institute for Health Disparities (IHD)
3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Phone: 817-735-0642
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