NCMHD, with the support of its NIH Institute/Center partners, is convening the first NIH Research Summit on The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities to:

• Showcase the collective contribution of the NIH in the development of new knowledge in the Science of Eliminating Health Disparities
• Highlight the progress of the NIH minority health and health disparities research activities to improve prevention, diagnostic, and treatment methods
• Increase awareness and understanding of disparities in health
• Showcase best-practice models in research, capacity-building, outreach, and integrated strategies to find solutions to health disparities
• Provide an exciting forum for participants to learn and network with the nations multidisciplinary health disparities experts
• Identify gaps in health disparities research Allow participants to make recommendations that will shape
the NIH health disparities strategic plan
• Establish a framework for ongoing dialogue and creation of innovative and unique partnerships to address disparities in health in all affected communities

Location: Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, MD