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UH Population Health

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Collaborating to Enhance Quality of Life

UH Population Health's programs engage faculty, industry professionals, and students in interdisciplinary efforts to tackle complex health issues. The Affiliate Faculty Program recognizes and appoints University of Houston faculty members who actively participate in population health research and educational initiatives. The Executive-in-Residence Program invites retired or semi-retired academic leaders and industry professionals to mentor students, deliver campus-wide lectures, and link UH colleges with relevant industries. Collaboratories provide a space for faculty and community leaders to co-create sustainable solutions to reduce health disparities and enhance quality-of-life.
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    Faculty Affiliates

    The Affiliate Faculty Program acknowledges the diverse interdisciplinary backgrounds of UH faculty who participate in population health-related activities by offering affiliate appointments. This program recognizes faculty members who attend or give seminars, teach courses, collaborate on research projects with UH Population Health, or offer research opportunities for students.

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    Executive-in-Residence

    The Executive-in-Residence Program connects UH colleges with a range of industries by inviting retired or semi-retired academic leaders and industry professionals to lecture, coach, and mentor students. Steven Woolf, M.D., was the first Population Health Executive-in-Residence. He is the director emeritus and senior advisor for the Virginia Commonwealth University Center on Society and Health.
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    Collaboratories

    Collaboratories provide a space for faculty and community leaders to co-create sustainable solutions to reduce health disparities and enhance quality-of-life. There are currently four collaboratories, all aiming to eliminate health disparities and improve quality of life for all.
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National Institutes of Health Diversity Supplement Program

Reports from leading scientific organizations indicate that diversity is an asset in the effort to improve the health of our nation. The Diversity Supplement Program aims to increase the number of investigators from underrepresented backgrounds who submit grant applications to the National Institutes of Health.

In collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine, the program will provide training for mentors and early career investigators to facilitate the development of research projects and experiences that launch and sustain research careers.