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Minority Health & Health Equity Research Center Heersink School of Medicine

Minority Health & Health Equity Research Center

MHERC WEB BANNER APRIL

Principal Investigators:

Regina Benjamin, MD, MBA, BayouClinic, Inc. 
David Butler, PhD, University of Southern Mississippi
Maria Pisu, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
 
Program Managers: Eboni Bryant, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Isiah Lineberry, BayouClinic, Inc. 

Community Coalitions: Birmingham Area Community Coalition
Gulf Coast Community Coalition
Hattiesburg Area Community Coalition

Funding: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) 
Grant Number: U54MD008602


The Gulf States Health Policy Center is a comprehensive community, education, and research center focused on improving health outcomes in the Gulf States region (Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, and Texas). The Center’s work involves coalition building, health education, and interdisciplinary, community-driven research. It is committed to helping create a healthier
and more fit nation.