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OHD PRIDE

Overview

The University of Houston Obesity Health Disparities (OHD) Program is designed to train, mentor, and sustain early career investigators including those from backgrounds underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences to become highly talented, independent investigators in obesity and obesity health disparities research.

Principal Investigators

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Bettina M. Beech, Dr.PH., M.P.H., FAHA
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Marino A. Bruce, PhD, MSRC, MDiv
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Roland J. Thorpe, Jr., PhD

 Mentors and Program Faculty

Elizabeth Heitman
Elizabeth Heitman
PhD
Professor, Program in Ethics in Science and Medicine University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Harlan P. Jones
Harlan P. Jones
PhD
Associate Professor School of Biomedical Sciences Director, Institute for Health Disparities UNT Health Science Center Fort Worth, Texas
Isabel C. Scarinci
Isabel C. Scarinci
PhD, MPH
Vice-Chair for Global and Rural Women's Health University of Alabama at Birmingham
Rosenda Murillo
Rosenda Murillo
PhD
Associate Professor College of Education | Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences University of Houston
Keith C. Norris
Keith C. Norris
MD, PhD
Executive Vice Chair for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Professor of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine University of California at Los Angeles

Fellows Opportunities

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Interdisciplinarity

Training in interdisciplinary research skills to foster successful careers in obesity health disparities research.

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Mentoring

Mentoring by faculty with extensive experience in obesity and obesity health disparities research.

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Research Support

Support for research project development, including critical reviews, mock study sections, and pilot data acquisition.

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Networking

Networking to build relationships with a diverse group of researchers and NIH program officials, highlighted by an annual conference.

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Alumni Support

Ongoing support through the OHD PRIDE Alumni Network, offering additional research support, online training, and career monitoring.

Program Components

  • Summer Institute I: Participate in a 10-day Summer Institute in Year 1 delivered in a phased, hybrid format, and a 5-day Summer Institute in Year 2.
  • Mid-year Meeting: A two-day, in-person meeting in which fellows receive critical feedback on analysis, manuscript drafts, and conference abstracts to be presented at the PRIDE Annual Meeting.
  • PRIDE Annual Meeting: A three-day, scientific conference in Bethesda Maryland where fellows will present results from their small research projects, meet NHLBI program officers, and network with fellows from other PRIDE sites.
  • Summer Institute II: A five-day, interactive program in Houston, Texas where fellows will participate in intensive writing accountability groups, receive critical reviews of manuscripts, and finalize plans for future federal grant applications.
  • OHD PRIDE Alumni Network: Professional development seminars focusing on topics including participating in mock study sections, developments in obesity research, grants management, and promotion and tenure.

Participant Details

Each year OHD PRIDE seeks to accept eight (8) research-oriented individuals from backgrounds underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Education/Degree
  • Full-Time Faculty Appointment
  • An early stage investigator
  • Demonstrated primary commitment/interest
  • Citizen of the United States OR a permanent resident

Application Process

The application process for the OHD PRIDE program will be managed through the Coordination Core of the NHLBI-sponsored PRIDE programs.

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Join OHD PRIDE

Jumpstart your journey to becoming a leader in health disparities research.

Apply now and take the first step towards a brighter future.

Don't miss the May 1st deadline!