UW-Madison Center for Health Disparities Research

The UW-Madison Center for Health Disparities Research (CHDR) is committed to discovering and advancing innovations toward the elimination of health disparities.

[Health Disparities @NIMHD]

NIMHD envisions an America where all populations have equal opportunity to live long, healthy, productive lives. During #NMHM, we focus mainly on the health of racial and ethnic minority communities. Learn more about NMHM 2024:

https://t.co/jOwesmRV7h #NMHD2024

[UW-Madison Center for Health Disparities Research @UW_CHDR]

Calling all administrative leaders and operations experts: CHDR is #hiring an Administrative Director to provide administrative leadership, direct programming and operations, and manage resources to advance CHDR's vision, mission, and goals.
Details here: https://t.co/C7UYG1LZjU

[Health Disparities @NIMHD]

APPLY NOW! The 2024 Health Disparities Research Institute (HDRI) application period is now open. Don’t miss the chance to join this unique weeklong career development program on #MinorityHealth and #HealthDisparities research.
Learn More: https://t.co/oAdxnoiO1N #HDRI2024

[UW-Madison Center for Health Disparities Research @UW_CHDR]

Congratulations to CHDR Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. @margoheston, and Deputy Director, Dr. Barbara Bendlin (@BendlinLab) on the publication of this important research!

[UW–Madison @UWMadison]

A new study by @uwsmph researchers suggests a link between gut inflammation and changes in the brain and declines in memory, further supporting a connection between the gut and brain in #Alzheimers disease.

https://t.co/XONjnmGrDH

[Black Men's Brain Health Conference @BrainHealth4Men]

The Black Men's Brain Health Conference is approaching FAST! 🧠Have you gotten your tickets yet?! 🔗Make sure to get your FREE tickets to attend either virtually or in-person here: https://t.co/LktgOyUCB8.

[UW Initiative to End Alzheimer's @UW_IEA]

This week, @NathanielChinMD and @kmueller123 joined @WPR to discuss recent studies that show #HearingLoss is linked to an increased risk of dementia. Listen to the interview to learn more at https://t.co/yrlMWYeTZO.

[Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute @WAI_Alzheimers]

"It's about taking away the fear, the stigma of #Alzheimers." Our incredible research specialists & participants in Milwaukee describe their work. Watch now at: https://t.co/FuDL9hEkKl

[UW-Madison Center for Health Disparities Research @UW_CHDR]

Please join us tomorrow, January 18, at 11:30am for our winter Seminar Series, at which Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa, Ph.D., M.P.H. will present “Community Engagement to Promote Health Equity: From Principles to Practice.”

Zoom link available here: https://t.co/Yddj2eVYKB

[Black Men's Brain Health Conference @BrainHealth4Men]

In-person tickets are LOW! 🙌 Get your FREE tickets to attend the Black Men's Brain Health Conference in-person or virtually on February 6-7th, 2024 at @unlv!👉 FREE Tickets Here: https://t.co/LktgOyUCB8

[UW–Madison School of Pharmacy @UWMadPharmacy]

In a new study supported by a $3.2 million @NIDDKgov R01 grant, Assoc Prof Olayinka Shiyanbola explores how peer & clinical support can address social determinants of health & misperceptions to improve outcomes for Black & Hispanic patients w/#diabetes.
https://t.co/BklhtYScyN

[UW-Madison Center for Health Disparities Research @UW_CHDR]

Happy New Year from CHDR at @uwsmph. We’re grateful you are part of this community, united in purpose toward the elimination of health disparities.

Wishing you a vibrant and successful 2024!

[Wisconsin ADRC @WisconsinADRC]

The @alzassociation seeks proposals for speakers for its Wisconsin State Conference scheduled for May 5 and 6, 2024. Visit the online submission form to learn more: https://t.co/c38GlOABAN

#EndAlz

[Betthauser Lab @BetthauserLab]

We are THRILLED to have @margoheston joining the @betthauserlab and @UW_CHDR as a postdoctoral research associate! 🥳🥳🥳

Her work focuses on the roles of #SDOH and the #gutmicrobiome as they affect the pathological and cognitive trajectories observed in #AlzheimersDisease!

[UW School of Medicine and Public Health @uwsmph]

Congratulations to our 'cool science' winners from the Center for Health Disparities Research, the Department of Medical Physics and the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology. @UW_CHDR @wiscmedphys @UWMadisonMMI

[Wisconsin ADRC @WisconsinADRC]

Free and open to all, the 2023 Fall Community Conversation will feature @UWMadison experts discussing new treatment options for #AlzheimersDisease. Learn more and register at: https://t.co/GFn62sMdBR

#WorldAlzheimersDay

[Wisconsin ADRC @WisconsinADRC]

.@hillcv17 of the @alzassociation joins @NathanielChinMD on #DementiaMatters to delve into the significance of representation, diversity, equity, equality and inclusion within #Alzheimers disease research. Listen to the podcast: https://t.co/g9HdMxPMjP

[Wisconsin ADRC @WisconsinADRC]

Learn about new treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease from @UWMadison experts at the Fall Community Conversation. Register to attend this free event and learn more at https://t.co/Ve6tHIvkjY.

[Betthauser Lab @BetthauserLab]

👏👏👏 FANTASTIC presentation by @margoheston yesterday at the @UW_CHDR Seminar Series discussing "The sociobiome in aging and Alzheimer's disease"!

[Betthauser Lab @BetthauserLab]

Last week Ruvini Navaratna and @UW_CHDR enjoyed attending the Data-Intensive Research Conference at @umnlifecourse showcasing recent work examining how places and environments intersect with health and wellbeing!