NASHVILLE, Tenn. Meharry Translational Research Center (MeTRC), along with its partners, will host a one and one-half day conference addressing health disparities and translational research Nov. 10 – 11.
The conference, titled "Addressing Health Disparities: The Role of Translational Research," will focus on the regional impact of disparities research in cancer and infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and neurological disorders in the clinical, basic science and population health areas. The conference features plenary sessions and concurrent sessions to include oral presentations around the key translational research areas.
About the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
Founded in 1999, the Alliance bridges the institutions of Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Its mission is to enrich learning and advance clinical research in three primary areas -- community engagement, interprofessional education and research -- by developing and supporting mutually beneficial partnerships between Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the communities they serve. Through community engagement, the Alliance serves a large community of stakeholders including surrounding universities and colleges, community organizations, faith-based outlets and community health centers. Its interprofessional education enhances students' interdisciplinary understanding and improves patient outcomes through integrated care. The research conducted provides access to experienced grant writers and materials supporting the grant application process and facilitates grant-writing workshops.
