CHDR CORES

The Center works to establish and coordinate an infrastructure that supports health disparity research across the life span through the activities of our three research cores: administrative, pilot/feasibility, and research mentoring.   As shown in the center's organizational chart, the cores are the building blocks of the CHDR.

The Administrative Core manages the center activities and assists in coordinating efforts between the Center and partnering institutions. The Administrative Core aims to:

• Coordinate the activities of the principal investigators of the pilot/feasibility projects, core faculty and affiliates, and directors/co-directors of the research support cores.

• Administer programs and events:
  • Scholars Program in Pain Management
  • Student Internship in Health Disparities
  • Health and Culture Seminar Series
  • Community Outreach Awareness Days

The Administrative Core makes its scientific and administrative decisions with the advice of the Executive Committee.  Priorities for study are determined with the advice of the Scientific Advisory Committee, which evaluates the Center in terms of the overall quality of its research programs and the effectiveness of communication and collaboration efforts.

The Pilot/Feasibility Research Core focuses on the development and testing of culturally sensitive nursing interventions and active health disparities funded research projects (health promotion, symptom management, and domestic violence) related to disparities in access to care, processes of care, and health outcomes.  The Pilot/Feasibility Research Core aims to:

• Administer the Pilot/Feasibility Grant Program.

• Provide resources, support, and direction to Center Investigators in the conduct of health disparities research at the partnering institutions.

The Mentoring Core works to advance educational and research skills for faculty, students, and other potential nursing researchers from minority serving institutions.  The  Mentoring Core aims to:

• Facilitate postdoctoral and doctoral education.

• Provide workshops for faculty and students at both partnering institutions.

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