As a service to the population health community, IAPHS provides brief notices of job, training and funding opportunities, as well as conferences, calls for papers, new publications, and other time-sensitive information. Please click each topic below and then on a title to link to the full information about each announcement.
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The National Association of Health Data Organizations - call for abstracts - The National Association of Health Data Organizations (NAHDO) will hold its virtual conference September 27-October 8, 2021. If you would like to present your work or ideas during one of our virtual sessions (September 27 - October 8, 2021), please submit your abstract or panel proposal by March 26, 2021. Major themes include: Using Health Data to Measure the Impacts of COVID-19; Working Toward Uniformity; Data Linkage; Addressing Variations in Health; Privacy, Security, Data Access and Release; Documenting and Reducing Healthcare Costs; and Funding and Sustainability Plans
Research in the Sociology of Health Care - Call for papers for a volume that will contain 10 to 14 papers, generally between 20 and 35 pages in length. Papers dealing with macro-level system issues and micro-level issues involving health and health care inequities, infectious diseases and social factors are sought. Send ideas as soon as possible and completed manuscripts for review by April 15, 2021; Contact: Jennie Jacobs Kronenfeld, Jennie.Kronenfeld@asu.edu).
Social Psychology Quarterly Call for Papers: Special Issue on Race, Racism, and Discrimination - This special issue calls for papers that seek to understand the social psychological processes that shape and are shaped by racialized social structures. We understand race to be a social construction and are open to papers that conceive of race as an independent or dependent variable. Full papers should be submitted by January 15, 2022.
National Academy of Medicine Healthy Longevity Catalyst Awards - Catalyst Awards reward bold, new, potentially transformative ideas to improve the physical, mental, or social well-being and health of people as they age, in a measurable and equitable way. The NAM seeks innovative approaches that aim to extend the human healthspan, especially approaches that challenge existing paradigms or propose new methodologies or concepts. The NAM will award up to 24 Catalyst Awards per year, in 2021 and 2022, each including a $50,000 cash prize as well as travel costs to attend an annual Innovator Summit. This year's application period closes on March 8, 2021.
New journal: SSM-Mental Health - The new open access journal, SSM-Mental Health, is now open for submissions. We publish interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of social science and mental health, including field as varied as sociology, anthropology, medicine, and implementation science.
Comment on health impact of proposed Community Reinvestment Act Rules - The Federal Reserve Board has issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for changes to the way the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is administered. The CRA was designed to combat redlining practices that made it difficult for poor and minority communities to develop affordable housing and other needed resources. The current notice proposes changes that would strengthen the oversight of banks to ensure that their use of CRA funds aligned with the act’s intent to strengthen investments in underserved communities. The new rules also counter efforts to weaken the CRA in the Trump administration. See link for further information. The comment period closes on February 16.
Request for Articles - Social and Economic Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic - In this issue, The Russell Sage Foundation invites original research contributions pertaining to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on socioeconomic inequality in the United States and in particular how pre-existing inequalities may have mediated the impact of the pandemic and in turn been exacerbated by the current crisis. Abstract due March 10, 2021.
Interdisciplinary Frontiers of Understanding the Brain - Exciting new opportunities at the interface of neuroscience and other science and engineering disciplines, catalyzed by transformative new discoveries and technologies, are poised to reshape brain research and its applications. The National Science Foundation seeks community input that illuminates these interdisciplinary opportunities, from theory to applications, and points to how they might best be realized. Contributions must be received by March 31, 2021.
NIH Matilda White Riley Behavioral and Social Sciences Distinguished Lecture Nomination - Each year, NIH honors the research trajectory and continuing influence of Dr. Matilda White Riley in the behavioral and social sciences across and beyond the NIH. The Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research at the NIH is currently soliciting nominations for its 2021 Distinguished Lecture recipient. The honoree gives the keynote at an awards ceremony to be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm ET. Nominations deadline is January 29, 2021.
Special Issue "Religion and Public Health Threats in the 21st Century" in Religions - Special Issue on Religion and Public Health in the journal Religions is seeking papers. The focus of this issue is on the role of religion in addressing public health threats plaguing societies in the 21st century. Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 June 2021.
Vienna Yearbook of Population Research Special Issue: Demographic Aspects of the COVID-19 Pandemic and its Consequences - Submission of full paper is now open. All submissions will be subject to external double-blind peer review. Deadline for submission is 31 March 2021.
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University of Missouri Department of Health Sciences; Postdoctoral Fellowship - The Department of Health Sciences in the School of Health Professions at the University of Missouri - Columbia (MU), seeks applicants for a Postdoctoral Fellow starting Fall 2021. The appointment is for 1 year. The research aims to make methodological and substantive contributions to the growing research literature on immigrant legal status in the social sciences and health fields. Application deadline is March 22.
UNC Chapel Hill: Postdoctoral Scholar - The Biosocial Training Program at the Carolina Population Center, “From Biological to Social Processes: Interdisciplinary Training in Life Course Research,” is now accepting applications for a T32-funded postdoctoral traineeship. The program trains scientists to move across disciplinary boundaries and employ creative and integrative approaches to understanding the complex factors that influence health and health disparities across the life course. Applications are due on or before April 30, 2021; preferred start date is July/August 2021.
U Arizona - Assistant Professor of Practice - The School of Sociology at the University of Arizona invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice career-track position to teach and provide administrative leadership in our interdisciplinary Care, Health & Society (CHS) program beginning July 1, 2021. The CHS program offers an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree that provides undergraduates with education, training, and applied experiences in the healthcare industry and related helping professions. This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure. Applications received by March 19, 2021, will be fully considered. We will accept applications until the position is filled.
University of Washington - Associate Professor, Epidemiology - The Department of Epidemiology within the School of Public Health at the University of Washington has an opening for an Associate Professor or Professor - Tenured, in Epidemiology. We welcome applicants from all lines of scholarly inquiry that inform public health, including but not limited to Neuroepidemiology and Epidemiology of Aging, Social Epidemiology, Injury and Violence Epidemiology, Substance Use Epidemiology, Reproductive Epidemiology, Genetic Epidemiology, and Epidemiologic Methods. Application review will begin on April 1; anticipated start date as early as Autumn 2021.
University of Washington - Assistant Professor, Epidemiology - The Department of Epidemiology within the School of Public Health at the University of Washington will be hiring for Assistant Professor Positions - Tenure Track, In Epidemiology. We welcome applicants from all lines of scholarly inquiry that inform public health, including those with expertise in areas including, but not limited to Social Epidemiology, Injury and Violence Epidemiology, Substance Use Epidemiology, Reproductive Epidemiology, Genetic Epidemiology, and Epidemiologic Methods for Big Data. Applications will start to be reviewed by April 1, 2021; anticipated start date Autumn 2021.
The University of Chicago Department of Public Health Sciences, Instructional Professor - The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago is accepting applications for a full-time appointee. Rank and term will be commensurate with qualifications. The appointee will play a key role in the development and instruction of the University’s new Master of Public Health (MPH) program, launching in fall 2021. We prefer applicants with experience in public health practice and who can begin on or around 1 July 2021. No deadline specified.
Syracuse University, Center for Policy Research; Post-doctoral Scholar - The Postdoctoral Fellow will work primarily with Professor Colleen Heflin on research related to the causes and consequences of food insecurity, the landscape of food and nutrition assistance support programs and policies, and other social programs that support the ability of low-income households to cover basic needs. Applications are open until filled, priority considering by March 15.
University of Michigan, Survey Research Center; Assistant Research Scientist - The Assistant Research Scientist will collaborate with the PSID leadership team and other colleagues at SRC and ISR on expanding the data to include genomic data and other contextual data. The scientist will work closely with SRC researchers identifying biosocial processes that influence health and wellbeing across the life course. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Postdoctoral Scholar - University of Texas at Austin - The Population Research Center at the University of Texas at Austin seeks 1-2 full-time postdoctoral scholars to work on inequalities on reproductive health and fertility within the NICHD-funded DeCodE project, led by Principal Investigator Letícia Marteleto. The expected start date of this position is set for August 02, 2021. The initial term of appointment is one year, but reappointment is possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning March 10, 2021.
Cluster-hire, University of Florida African American Studies Program - Five tenure-track positions at the assistant or associate level. One is focused on artificial intelligence/critical digital studies. The others are open but health, economics, carceral studies, and/or culture are preferred
Seeking Potential Candidates for a Diversity Supplement Post-Doc at UAB - We (Drs. Thomeer and Reczek) are looking to support a post-doctoral scholar through NIH’s diversity supplement mechanism within the context of our R01 project, titled, “Motherhood Biographies and Midlife Women’s Health”. An ideal candidate will have experience with NLSY, AddHealth, or comparable longitudinal datasets and is proficient in statistical methods. Diversity supplements are reserved for scholars who are from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds including race-ethnicity, ability, and socioeconomic. Please email mthomeer@uab.edu for more information.
Chair,Tulane University, Department of Environmental Health Sciences - Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine seeks an exceptional leader to serve as the next Chair of the Department of Environmental Health Sciences. The Department Chair will also hold the Freeport-McMoran Endowed Chair in Environmental Policy. The successful candidate will be an established and recognized scholar, educator, and leader in a relevant field of study within environmental health sciences with a demonstrated potential for collaborative administrative leadership and a strong commitment to scholarship, education, and service. Still accepting applications.
Reproductive equity postdoctoral scholar opening at University of Wisconsin-Madison - The Collaborative for Reproductive Equity at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (core.wisc.edu) is seeking a postdoctoral scholar with research interests in reproductive health equity—particularly those relating to abortion and contraception. The postdoc will work closely with CORE Director Jenny Higgins (jennyhiggins.net), and likely be matched with other informal mentors at UW-Madison. We will consider applications until the position is filled, but priority will be given to applications received before March 5, 2021.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – Black Health & Big Data Methodology, UCLA - We invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor whose scholarly focus encompasses Black health inequities and "Big Data" methodology. The applicant would have academic appointments in two departments and would be expected to have a formal affiliation with the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA. Applications should be submitted by the review date in order to receive full consideration, but we encourage applicants to contact us at any time. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately, but the search will remain open until the position is filled. The anticipated start date could be as early as July 1, 2021, and would be no later than July 1, 2022.
Health Disparities Research Scholars Training Program Postdoctoral Position Available - The HDRS training program at the University of Wisconsin - Madison is seeking to a fill a postdoctoral position. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The program provides training and mentoring in interdisciplinary research that addresses disparities in health status and outcomes with an emphasis on maternal/child, adolescent and family health. Candidates from diverse backgrounds and disciplines across the social, behavioral, biological, and health sciences are encouraged to apply.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Outcomes Research Training in Women’s Health with a focus on Female Lower Urinary Tract Disorders - The Divisions of Public Health Sciences and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery/Women & Infants Center at Washington University School of Medicine are seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Outcomes Research Training in Women’s Health with a focus on Female Lower Urinary Tract Disorders. PhD applicants from diverse backgrounds (e.g., Public Health and Policy) are encouraged to apply, and previous experience in female urinary tract disorder research or previous clinical experience is not necessary.
Princeton University or UCLA; Post-doctoral fellow - Post-doctoral fellow for a project on the role of occupational segregation by race/ethnicity and immigrant status and its effects on older adult health in the United States. The focus is on the higher rate of functional limitations by age among the native-born and immigrant Latino/Hispanic population.
National University of Singapore: Tenured Associate Professor in Health and Medical Sociology - The National University of Singapore Department of Sociology seeks a tenured associate professor to being December 2021. Review of applications will start February 12, early submission will ensure that your application is fully considered.
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine: Professor in Demography - LSHTM is seeking to appoint a senior academic as Brass-Blacker Professor in Demography. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded group of demographers and population scientists embedded within a world-leading School for public and global health. Application closes on March 1, 2021.
University of Minnesota; Postdoctoral Associate-Rural Health Equity Postdoctoral Program - The postdoctoral associate will be expected to co-lead, with Rural Health Research Center faculty or staff, a one-year rural health focused project (Sep-Aug) that is specified by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. The focus of this project is expected to be on rural aging, disability, and/or social determinants of health. Application due date is March 19, 2021.
University of Texas at Austin Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an open-rank faculty member to contribute to a University-wide cluster hiring initiative in Diversity in Physical and Cognitive Health in Late Life. Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham: Non-tenure Track Teaching Assistant Professor - The Department of Sociology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a non-tenure track teaching assistant professor to start in Fall 2021. The department offers a BA and MA in Sociology and a BS and PhD in Medical Sociology. Research in the department focuses on medical sociology and health-related topics. Review of applications will begin March 12, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.
Penn State University Criminal Justice Research Center Postdoctoral Scholar - The Criminal Justice Research Center (CJRC) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position. The successful applicant will collaborate on research with Dr. Jeremy Staff in the Department of Sociology and Criminology and Dr. Jennifer Maggs in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies on the precursors, correlates, and consequences of substance use in adolescence. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Washington University in St. Louis Division of Public Health Postdoctoral Fellowships - The Division of Public Health Sciences in Washington University School of Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, are seeing applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships. Applications are considered on a rolling basis.
UC Berkeley; Postdoctoral Fellow in Department of Demography - The UC Berkeley Department of Demography seeks applicants for two postdoctoral research positions to study demography of aging and population sciences, broadly defined. The two T32 postdoctoral positions are funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), complementing UC Berkeley’s NIA-funded Center on the Economics and Demography of Aging.
Princeton University or UCLA; Post-doctoral fellow - Post-doctoral fellow for a project on the role of occupational segregation by race/ethnicity and immigrant status and its effects on older adult health in the United States. The focus is on the higher rate of functional limitations by age among the native born and immigrant Latino/Hispanic population. Screening of applicants will begin in January 2021.
NIH National Cancer Institute; Program Director of Health Behaviors Research Branch - The Behavioral Research Program (BRP), within the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, welcomes letters of interest from researchers to serve as Program Director/Health Scientist Administrator in the Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB). A formal position announcement will be posted on www.usajobs.gov, and applications must be submitted through that website to be considered. Please check that website regularly for updated postings, as positions are often only open for 5 - 10 days.
Emory University; Postdoctoral Fellow at Global Health Institute - The Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) post-doctoral fellow provides technical and scientific expertise to the CHAMPS Network of Health and Demographic Surveillance Systems and contributes to advancing scientific knowledge about child mortality through leading and contributing to research and scientific publications. Application is open until position is filled.
University of Notre Dame Postdoctoral Scholar in History & Sociology of Medicine - The accepted applicant will participate in developing the new undergraduate Program in Medicine and the Liberal Arts, will engage in service and mentorship of students, will teach one course per semester and develop their teaching portfolio, will help with planning and organizing Center events, and will also engage in their own research and writing and make satisfactory progress towards publication goals. Expertise in all areas of history or sociology of medicine are welcome. Review of applications will begin January 5, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.
UTMB/PMPH Associate Professor - The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB Health) is recruiting a tenure-track advanced Assistant to Associate level Professor to join the faculty in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Population Health (PMPH) (https://pmph.utmb.edu/). The mission of our department is to apply interdisciplinary expertise toward improving health and function and reducing health inequities across communities. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary faculty group that engage in research, clinical and community service, and the teaching of graduate students and medical and other health professions trainees. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest with description of experience, research and teaching interests, and career goals, along with a curriculum vitae. Send materials to the Search Committee (trgroh@utmb.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately.
Brown University; Postdoctoral Research Associate in Population Studies - The Population Studies and Training Center at Brown builds scientific understanding of local, national, and global population challenges and their implications for health and well-being. The PSTC is hiring a postdoctoral research associate to start in July 2021. Screening of applications will begin on December 6, 2020, and will continue until the position is filled.
Minnesota Population Center Postdoctoral Training - The MPC Training Program in Population Health Science at the University of Minnesota produces scientists who understand complex health problems and health disparities resulting from multiple interacting layers of influence that unfold over chronological, biological, and historical time. Applications will start to be reviewed on November 15th.
Cluster Hire at the University of Miami for Sociologists Who can Contribute to the Study of Health, Race, and Crime - he College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Miami (UM) is launching a cluster hiring initiative to appoint up to ten tenured or tenure-track faculty members who fall in one of the following categories: Faculty who would bring visibility, renown, and additional impact to our departments. Faculty who would add to the long-standing goal of increasing diversity across our departments. Faculty in the humanities and social sciences whose intellectual and pedagogical expertise engages race. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
Head, Division of Health Behavior Research and Implementation Science/Associate Director for Catchment Area Research - Head, Division of Health Behavior Research and Implementation Science Department of Epidemiology and Population Health Albert Einstein College of Medicine AND Associate Director for Catchment Area Research Albert Einstein Cancer Center See link for full details
UC San Diego Center on Gender Equity and Health; Postdoctoral Fellow Position - The Center on Gender Equity and Health at UC San Diego is searching for a postdoctoral fellow to assist in designing and coordinating three large, multi-year studies on gender-based violence, family planning, and social networks and norms (funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the U.S. CDC) under the direction of Drs. Jay Silverman and Holly Shakya. Applications are open until position is filled.
Yale University School of Public Health; Assistant or Associate Professor in Racism and Health - The Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) seeks to hire a scholar at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor in Social and Behavioral Sciences with expertise in how racism is embedded across levels and systems to impact health. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis.
University of California, San Francisco: Tenure Track Faculty Position - The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) announces a search for a tenure track faculty position to be filled by September 1, 2021. Applicants must have (or be in the process of obtaining) a PhD in sociology or a related social science discipline. Application is open until filled.
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Research Scholars - Health Policy Research Scholars (HPRS) is a four-year national leadership development program for full-time doctoral students from nonclinical, research-focused disciplines—who see policy as a key lever for change and are committed to ensuring their research is aligned with the health needs of communities. Application deadline is March 17.
2021 ICPSR Summer Program - Designed to maximize learning and engagement, while ensuring the health and safety of all, the 2021 ICPSR Summer Program features a broad curriculum ranging from introductory to advanced courses in a variety of methods and techniques. Multiple dates from May through August 2021.
Michigan Integrative Well-Being and Inequality (MIWI) Training Program - The MIWI Training Program is an interdisciplinary methods training program that prepares participating scholars to investigate the intersection of mental and physical health, with an emphasis on how this intersection relates to health disparities. The program includes an intensive 4-day summer institute, followed by ongoing collaboration with a mentorship team. Applications are due by midnight on March 1, 2021.Format and dates are still being determined for the 2021 institute. This information will be announced by early-March.
EpiSummer@Columbia - Columbia University's Department of Epidemiology summer institute is called episummer@columbia. It provides opportunities to gain foundational knowledge and applied skills for advancing population health research. episummer@columbia’s intensive short non-credit courses are offered in synchronous or asynchronous online learning formats. Registration ends May 15, 2021.
Health Disparities Research Scholars Training Program Postdoctoral Position Available - The HDRS training program at the University of Wisconsin - Madison is seeking to a fill a postdoctoral position. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The program provides training and mentoring in interdisciplinary research that addresses disparities in health status and outcomes with an emphasis on maternal/child, adolescent and family health. Candidates from diverse backgrounds and disciplines across the social, behavioral, biological, and health sciences are encouraged to apply.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Outcomes Research Training in Women’s Health with a focus on Female Lower Urinary Tract Disorders - The Divisions of Public Health Sciences and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery/Women & Infants Center at Washington University School of Medicine are seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Outcomes Research Training in Women’s Health with a focus on Female Lower Urinary Tract Disorders. PhD applicants from diverse backgrounds (e.g., Public Health and Policy) are encouraged to apply, and previous experience in female urinary tract disorder research or previous clinical experience is not necessary.
NIMHD Health Disparities Research Institute - The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) will host the next Health Disparities Research Institute (HDRI) virtually from August 9-13, 2021. All applications must be submitted via the HDRI application portal by the March 8, 2021.
Mid-Career Enhancement Awards to Integrate Basic Behavioral, Biomedical, and/or Social Scientific Processes - NIH PAR-20-226; This Funding Opportunity Announcement invites applications from investigators who strive to expand their research trajectories through the acquisition of new knowledge and skills in the areas of basic psychological processes, sociological processes, and/or biomedical pathways. See also PAR-20 2011 for a related announcement. Application due March 17, 2021
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RWJF Systems for Action Call for Proposals - RWJF’s Systems for Action program seeks proposals to measure the impact of collaborations across medical, social, and public health systems that allow organizations to better share in the costs, benefits, power and influence that govern these initiatives. Grants, up to $500,000 each, are available for research to evaluate solutions to these persistent wrong-pocket problems. Deadline is June 9.
Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Understanding and Addressing the Impact of Structural Racism and Discrimination on Minority Health and Health Disparities - NOT-MD-21-016; The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), with other NIH Institutes, Centers and Offices (ICOs), intends to promote a new initiative by publishing a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to solicit applications on (1) observational research to understand the role of structural racism and discrimination (SRD) in causing and sustaining health disparities, and (2) intervention research that addresses SRD in order to improve minority health or reduce health disparities. Estimated application due date is August 20, 2021.
Tobacco Regulatory Science (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) - NIH; RFA-OD-21-002; The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to invite R01 applications to support biomedical and behavioral research that will provide scientific data to inform regulation of tobacco products to protect public health. Application deadline is July 14, 2021.
Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health seeks proposals that are primed to influence health equity in the future. We are interested in ideas that address any of these four areas of focus: Future of Evidence; Future of Social Interaction; Future of Food; Future of Work. Proposals will be accepted throughout the year on a rolling admission.
Evidence for Action: Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health - Evidence for Action (E4A), a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), funds research that expands the evidence needed to build a Culture of Health. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Research Scholars - Health Policy Research Scholars (HPRS) is a four-year national leadership development program for full-time doctoral students from nonclinical, research-focused disciplines—who see policy as a key lever for change and are committed to ensuring their research is aligned with the health needs of communities. Application deadline is March 17.
Understanding the Rules of Life: Emergent Networks: Predicting Transformation of Living Systems in Evolving Environments - The National Science Foundation (NSF) is accepting applications for a new program within the Understanding the Rules of Life (URoL) Big Idea. The new program seeks to support convergent research to understand the “’rules of emergence’ for networks of living systems and their environments,” described as the “interactions among organismal, environmental, social, and human-engineered systems that are complex and often unexpected given the behaviors of these systems when observed in isolation.” The deadline for proposals is May 10, 2021.
NIH Faculty Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation (FIRST) Program: FIRST Coordination and Evaluation Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) - NIH; RFA-RM-20-023; The purpose of the NIH Faculty Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation (FIRST) Coordination and Evaluation Center, is to coordinate and facilitate the development of strategies with FIRST Cohort awardees to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the FIRST program. Applications due March 1, 2021.
National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families Research Scholars Program - The National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families invites advanced doctoral students and early career scholars to submit applications for its Research Scholars Program. Scholars will collaborate with Center investigators on an existing project in one of the following areas: early care and education; poverty reduction and self-sufficiency; and cross-cutting topics. Applications due March 31, 2021.
Urgent Competitive Revisions and Administrative Supplements for Research at NIMHD Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI U54s) on SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Hesitancy, Uptake, and Implementation - NIH; NOT-MD-21-012: This Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) highlights the urgent need for research strategies and interventions to address SARS-CoV-2 vaccine hesitancy, uptake, and implementation among populations who experience health disparities in the United States (U.S.).
P4 Challenge: Innovations in Pediatric Primary Care to Improve Child Health - The P4 Challenge invites applicants to propose and implement innovative approaches to increase access to and utilization of well-child visits and/or immunizations services within primary care settings. Submit application by March 15, 2021.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows - Health Policy Research Scholars (HPRS) is a four-year national leadership development program for full-time doctoral students from nonclinical, research-focused disciplines—who see policy as a key lever for change and are committed to ensuring their research is aligned with the health needs of communities. Deadline to apply is March 17, 2021.
Research to Address Vaccine Hesitancy, Uptake, and Implementation among Populations that Experience Health Disparities - The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities has published a Notice of Special Interest to solicit applications for research highlighting the important need for community-engaged research to address vaccine hesitancy, uptake, and implementation among populations who experience health disparities. First application due date is February 5, 2021. Companion announcements: PA-20-183 - Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Required); PA-20-185 - NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Addressing Health Disparities among Immigrant Populations through Effective Interventions - NIH PAR-21-081; The purpose of this initiative is to support research to design and implement effective interventions to enhance health advantages and reduce the health disparities among US immigrant populations. Standard dates apply.
Addressing the Etiology of Health Disparities and Health Advantages Among Immigrant Populations - NIH PAR-21-080; The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support innovative research to understand factors uniquely associated with the immigration experience that contribute to health disparities or health advantages among U.S. immigrant populations. R01 Clinical trial not allowed. Standard NIH dates apply.
Notice of Special Interest: Secondary Analyses of Existing Alcohol Research Data - NIH NOT-AA-20-018; The purpose of this Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) is to solicit applications to support the secondary analyses of existing data sets with the goal of enhancing our understanding of the following: 1) the patterns and trajectories of alcohol consumption, 2) the epidemiology and etiology, including genetics, of alcohol-related problems and disorders, and 3) alcohol-related health services and health systems, including access, quality, and efficiency. This notice applies to due dates on or after October 5, 2020 and subsequent receipt dates through September 5, 2023.
Notice of Special Interest: Simulation Modeling and Systems Science to Address Health Disparities - NIH; NOT-MD-20-025; The purpose of this Notice of Special Interest is to support investigative and collaborative research focused on developing and evaluating simulation modeling and systems science to understand and address minority health and health disparities. This notice applies to due dates on or after October 5, 2020 and subsequent receipt dates through May 8, 2023.
Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Comprehensive Care for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus from Health Disparity Populations - NIH ; NOT-MD-20-026: The purpose of this Notice of Special Interest is to support multidisciplinary, investigative and collaborative research focused on developing and testing multi-level strategies to effectively implement recommended guidelines of comprehensive clinical care for individuals with Type 2 diabetes from health disparity populations. This notice applies to due dates on or after October 5, 2020 and subsequent receipt dates through May 8, 2021.
Digital Healthcare Interventions to Address the Secondary Health Effects Related to Social, Behavioral, and Economic Impact of COVID-19 - PAR-20-243; This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) aims to support research to strengthen the healthcare response to COVID-19 and future public health emergencies, including pandemics. Applications due 8/20/2020, 12/2/2020, 3/2/2021.
Funding Opportunities Specific to COVID-19 and the Behavioral and Social Sciences - The following is a list of recently released NIH opportunities for Urgent Competitive Revisions and Administrative Supplements encouraging COVID-19 behavioral and social sciences research.
Mid-Career Enhancement Awards to Integrate Basic Behavioral, Biomedical, and/or Social Scientific Processes - NIH PAR-20-226; This Funding Opportunity Announcement invites applications from investigators who strive to expand their research trajectories through the acquisition of new knowledge and skills in the areas of basic psychological processes, sociological processes, and/or biomedical pathways. See also PAR-20 2011 for a related announcement. Application due March 17, 2021
Mechanisms and Consequences of Sleep Disparities in the U.S. - NIH; PAR-20-164 The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to promote research to understand the underlying mechanisms of sleep deficiencies among U.S. populations that experience health disparities and how sleep deficiencies may lead to disparities in health outcomes. First application date July 14, 2020.
Availability of Administrative Supplements and Urgent Competitive Revisions for Mental Health Research on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus - NIH NOT-MH-20-047; NIMH is especially interested in research to provide an evidence base for how a disrupted workforce may adequately respond/adapt to and maintain services or provide additional care for new or increasing mental health needs, as well as to learn about the effects of the virus and public health measures to prevent spread of COVID-19 that may have an impact on mental health. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through April 15, 2021 by 5:00 PM local time
Availability of Administrative Supplements and Urgent Competitive Revisions for Research on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus - NIH NOT-DA-20-047; NIDA is issuing this Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) to highlight the urgent need for research on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV, also known as COVID-19). NIDA is especially interested in research collecting and examining data on the risks and outcomes for COVID-19 infection in individuals suffering from substance use disorders. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through March 31, 2021 by 5:00 PM local time
Competitive and Administrative Supplements for the Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on Minority Health and Health Disparities - NOT-MD-20-019; NIMHD is issuing a Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) to highlight the urgent need for research on the impact of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic causing COVID-19 disease outbreaks and the resulting disruptions on individual and social wellbeing, health services use, and health outcomes for NIH-designated health disparity populations. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis from May 1, 2020 to May 1, 2021.
Evidence for Action: Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health - Evidence for Action (E4A), a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, funds research that expands the evidence base needed to build a Culture of Health. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics (MMS) - This National Science Foundation solicitation supports the development of innovative analytical and statistical methods and models for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences. MMS seeks proposals that are methodologically innovative, grounded in theory, and have potential utility for multiple fields within the social, behavioral, and economic sciences. As part of its larger portfolio, the MMS Program partners with a consortium of federal statistical agencies to support research proposals that further the production and use of official statistics. Multiple mechanisms supported. First deadline January 31, 2019; see link for subsequent deadlines.
Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention are making funds available to supplement specific types of research grants to improve the diversity of the research workforce by recruiting and supporting students, postdoctorates, and eligible investigators from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups that have been shown to be underrepresented in health-related research. Due dates vary by awarding IC.
Diet and Physical Activity Assessment Methodology - PA-18-856 (R01, Clinical Trial Not Allowed), PA-18-112 (R21, Clinical Trial Not Allowed).This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages innovative research to enhance the quality of measurements of dietary intake and physical activity. Standard NIH Deadlines Apply.
NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21) - PAR-18-789; NIOSH supports exploratory and developmental research projects (R21) that identify and address novel scientific ideas or new model systems, tools, or technologies with the potential for significant impact on occupational safety and health. Application due July 19, 2018 for new applications and August 10 for resubmission and revision applications. For future dates through November 2023, standard NIH dates apply.
Evidence for Action: Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health - Evidence for Action (E4A), a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, funds research that expands the evidence base needed to build a Culture of Health. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
RWJF Pioneering Ideas Brief Proposals - The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation seeks out and supports pioneering ideas and innovative solutions to foster a Culture of Health in America.
Leveraging Health Information Technology (Health IT) to Address Minority Health and Health Disparities - PAR-19-093 (R01), This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) seeks to support research that examines how health information technology adoption impacts minority health and health disparity populations in access to care, quality of care, patient engagement, and health outcomes. Letter of intent due 30 days prior to application due date. Due date for 2019 is March 4th.
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RWJF Systems for Action Webinar: Multi-Dimensional COVID-19 Control in US: Identifying Counties with High and Low Levels of Success - Wedn., April 21st at 12pm ET| S4A investigators at Johns Hopkins University examine how the allocation of resources across medical, social, and public health services at the county level influences the relative success in controlling the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic in this one-hour webinar.
RWJF Systems for Action Webinar: Effectiveness of Homeless Service Networks in Coordinating Services during COVID-19 - Wedn., April 7 at 12pm ET | This webinar introduces a new study assessing the effectiveness of Continuum of Care homeless service networks (CoCs) in addressing health and social service needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic for populations experiencing homelessness.
RWJF Systems for Action Webinar: Financing and Service Delivery Integration for Mental Illness and Substance Abuse - Mar 24, 2021 10:00 AM Mountain Time. Fragmentation and lack of coordination between health care delivery, public health, and community service systems represent a significant barrier to improving health, well-being, and equity. Drawing from health care, public health, social work, criminology, health economics, and biomedical informatics, the investigators are investigating system-level strategies that achieve alignment, partnership and synergy across the delivery and financing systems for medical care, public health, and social and community services.
RWJF Systems for Action Webinar: Using Whole Person Care to Coordinate Health and Social Services for Medicaid Populations during the COVID-19 Pandemic - Mar 10, 2021 10:00 AM in Mountain Time. This webinar introduces a 26-country study evaluating the effectiveness of California’s Whole Person Care (WPC) initiative in coordinating health and social services for Medicaid beneficiaries with complex needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study analyzes data from network surveys, Medicaid claims data, and key-informant interviews to assess program effectiveness from multiple perspectives. Researchers from the University of California-Los Angeles and University of California-Berkeley are collaborating with the California Department of Health Care Services to conduct the study.
Census Bureau Mortality Studies Workshop - The Census Bureau, in partnership with the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration, will hold a virtual workshop on March 10 and 11, 2021. The workshop goal is to support and extend research using large, nationally representative Census Bureau databases that include demographic data, socioeconomic data, tobacco-use data, and health data linked to mortality outcomes.
Fragile Families Summer Data Workshop - The 2021 Fragile Families Summer Data Workshop will be held online June 14-18, 2021. The workshop is designed to familiarize participants with the data available in the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study, a national study following a birth cohort of (mostly) unmarried parents and their children, providing information about the capabilities, circumstances, and relationships of unwed parents, the wellbeing of their children, and the role of public policy in family and child wellbeing.
Reimagined In America Webinars: Advancing Food Justice - On March 5th at 1:30 ET, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation will be discussing what U.S. communities can learn from countries like Brazil and Malawi about building food systems rooted in equity that prevent hunger, improve health and well-being for all, and protect our planet.
Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID) Data User Workshop - This virtual five-day workshop through the ICPSR Summer Program will orient participants to the content and structure of the core PSID interview, its special topics modules, and its supplemental studies. June 14-18. Application deadline is April 16.
U.S. Health Care Expenditures: Costs, Lessons, and Opportunities - In the course of this event, speakers will discuss why rising health care expenditures in the United States are a problem, including the opportunity costs presented. March 15-16.
Multilevel Approaches to Achieving Equity in Cancer Pain Management - NIH; National Cancer Institute. Three experts will address barriers to equitable delivery of cancer care, including institutional and structural inequities, race-related attitudes in patient-clinician interactions, and clinical care guidelines that inform cancer pain evaluation and management. March 1 11:00am EST
The Ohio State University 13th Annual Huber Lecture: Dr. Dorothy Roberts - Dr. Dorothy Roberts of University of Pennsylvania. Title: The Promise and Peril of Biosocial Science. April 6 12:30 PM EST.
The Ohio State University Institute for Population Research Seminar Series: Dr. Debbie Carr - Dr. Debbie Carr of Boston University. Title: Interpersonal and Institutional Discrimination among U.S. Adults with Disability. April 13, 12:30PM
The Ohio State University Institute for Population Research Seminar Series: Dr. Sarah Burgard - Dr. Sarah Burgard of the University of Michigan. Title: Work-family Histories and Cognitive Function in Later Life. March 9 12:30PM
Society for Research in Child Development 2021 Biennial Meeting - The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) is an international, multidisciplinary, nonprofit professional association whose primary goal is to promote the understanding of child development through research and dissemination. Since the first meeting held in 1934, SRCD has hosted a biennial meeting on odd numbered years for its members and the developmental science community at large. April 7-9, virtually.
42nd Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine - The Society of Behavior Medicine is delighted to extend an invitation for you to participate in the 42nd Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine from April 12-16, 2021. For the health and safety of attendees, the meeting will be held virtually.
Boston University School of Public Health, Public Health Conversations - Our Public Health Conversations convene speakers to engage in thoughtful conversations about the pressing issues of our time in public health. Program topics include antiracism in public health, tackling climate change, how cities shape our health, and much more. Our programming is free to join and open to the public with closed captioning available in English and Spanish. We invite you to join our Spring 2021 programs live or to view the recordings at your convenience.
U.S. Health Care Expenditures: Costs, Lessons, and Opportunities - In the course of this event, speakers will discuss why rising health care expenditures in the United States are a problem, including the opportunity costs presented. March 15-16, 2021.
Trans-NIH Workshop: Understanding Risk and Causal Mechanisms for Developing Obesity in Infants and Young Children - This April 29 - 30, 2021 workshop aims to accelerate research to better characterize early-life risk factors and determine underlying causal mechanisms through which these factors contribute to the development of obesity during childhood. This meeting will bring together scientists from multiple disciplines to discuss (1) what is known regarding the epidemiology and underlying biological and behavioral mechanisms for rapid weight gain and the development of obesity in early life and (2) what new approaches can be or have been used to improve risk prediction and gain novel insights into the causes of obesity in early life.
Behavioral Health and Injury Prevention: The Emergency Department as a Window to Community and Population Health - NIH OBSSR Director's Webinar, March 23, 2021, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET. Join Rebecca Cunningham, M.D., University of Michigan Medical School, for an overview of violence prevention among Emergency Department patients including the CDC best practice program SafERteens. Participants will understand the longitudinal outcomes of Emergency Department youth regarding substance use and violence including how to utilize the SAFETY score to predict risk for firearm injury.
Exploration of the Intersection between Cancer, Obesity, and Disparities - The trans-NCI Obesity & Cancer working group is hosting a webinar series that focuses on enhancing understanding of the intersection of cancer, obesity, and disparities within racially and ethnically diverse populations. This four-part series seeks to inform and establish a trans-disciplinary framework for further research into the etiology and prevention of obesity-associated cancers within diverse populations. The webinars will be held each Thursday in March, 3 - 4:30 pm ET.
Rethinking Race and Racism in Science and Medicine - What can scientists and medical professionals do about systemically racist practices that can potentially harm Black individuals and other marginalized groups? L. Ebony Boulware, M.D., M.P.H., Director, Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute at Duke University School of Medicine shares her thoughts on how we can rethink race and racism in science and medicine. You can read her NIMHD Insights blog post at the link or hear a Feb 4 lecture (link in the blog post).
Population Health Management & Strategy Boot Camp - Thomas Jefferson University: This 2-day workshop session builds upon concepts learned earlier in Population Health Essentials and provides the opportunity for participants to focus on developing actionable strategies and practical solutions that improve clinical and financial outcomes for their organization. Virtually, March 1-2.
Innovation Summit & Capitol Caucus 2021 - Join Population Health Alliance, this October in Washington, DC for the 2021 Innovation Summit & Capitol Caucus. This premier event will gather key leadership from across the population health professional industry along with leading health policy analysts and academic partners for two days of education and networking with peers across the country. October 26-27, 2021.
Learning From Flint: The Health and Social Effects of the Flint Water Crisis on Educational Outcomes - The Colorado University Population Center presents a talk, Learning From Flint: The Health and Social Effects of the Flint Water Crisis on Educational Outcomes, on Monday, March 1st, 12.00 – 1.00 PM via zoom. The speaker is Sam Trejo, University of Wisconsin. Zoom link: https://cuboulder.zoom.us/j/98382278178; email ibs-contact@colorado.edu for the password.
Conceptual and Methodological Innovation in Assessing Racism and Health - The Colorado University Population Center presents a talk by Courtney Cogburn of Columbia University: Conceptual and Methodological Innovation in Assessing Racism and Health. Monday, April 19th, 12.00 – 1.00 PM via zoom. Zoom link: https://cuboulder.zoom.us/j/98382278178. Email ibs-contact@colorado.edu for the password.
Duke University Population Health Summer Institute (virtual) - NEW QUESTIONS? NEW RESEARCH SKILLS. NEW ANSWERS. The virtual Summer Institute offers ten workshops, taught by expert Duke Faculty, that will support your research goals. You’ll strengthen your foundational knowledge in population health sciences and learn new research methods to see questions from new perspectives. This year, we’re offering two topical introductory courses in Population Health Sciences and Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) that touch on research methods. The remaining eight offer a variety of research methods in a more specific context. Early Bird (deadline 1/31) and Student Pricing Available. We're also offering 5 fully-funded BRIDGE Scholarships to students.
2021 ASPPH Annual Meeting - The ASPPH Annual Meeting provides a virtual forum for our academic public health community- leaders, faculty, staff, students, and partners- to convene and engage in discussions around the most pressing public health challenges threatening our local and global communities. March 23-25, 2021. Abstracts are due December 2, 2020.
2020 NIH Rural Health Seminar: Challenges in the Era of COVID-19 - This seminar explored the impact of COVID-19 on rural populations, systems and workforce issues, and community engagement to respond to the pandemic. Available for viewing on videocast.
12th Annual International Science of Team Science Conference - The 12th Annual International Science of Team Science Conference hosted by Virginia Tech aims to advance our understanding of collaborative initiatives that address multidimensional complex societal problems. Conference is June 7-11, 2021. Registration is now open.
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Social Determinants of Health and Implementation Research - In this special issue of Ethnicity and Disease (Vol 31, No 1 (2021)), readers will find research that demonstrates progress in health care approaches through the translation of scientific discoveries from bench to bedside to communities and beyond. This compilation of articles advances clinical and public health research, practice and policy grounded by implementation science frameworks to promote health equity.
Rethinking Race and Racism in Science and Medicine - What can scientists and medical professionals do about systemically racist practices that can potentially harm Black individuals and other marginalized groups? L. Ebony Boulware, M.D., M.P.H., Director, Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute at Duke University School of Medicine shares her thoughts on how we can rethink race and racism in science and medicine. You can read her NIMHD Insights blog post at the link or hear a Feb 4 lecture (link in the blog post).
Strategies for Building Confidence in the COVID-19 Vaccines - This rapid expert consultation describes a variety of public engagement and communication strategies that can be implemented at the national, state, and local levels to change patterns of interaction with the public, address hesitancy about the vaccines, and build trust.
Mental Health, Substance Use, and Wellbeing in Higher Education: Supporting the Whole Student - Mental Health, Substance Use, and Wellbeing in Higher Education lays out a variety of possible strategies and approaches to meet increasing demand for mental health and substance use services, based on the available evidence on the nature of the issues and what works in various situations. The recommendations of this report will support the delivery of mental health and wellness services by the nation's institutions of higher education.
PopTalk: Trust, Timing and COVID: Attitudes and Vaccine Policy - Webinar published featuring Richard Ashworth, PharmD, MBA, Justin Barclay, DBA, MBA, CAP, and Billy Oglesby PhD, MBA, MSPH.
Population Health Science in the United States: Trends, Evidence, and Implications for Policy: Proceedings of a Joint Symposium - On October 3, 2018, the Roundtable on Population Health Improvement of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and the Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science convened a joint symposium in Washington, DC to consider the current state of population health science in the United States. This publication summarizes the presentation and discussion of the workshop.
A Population Health Perspective on Middle School Success. Activities, Programs, and Policies: Proceedings of a Workshop - On December 5, 2019, the Roundtable on Population Health Improvement of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a workshop to explore the factors that affect the health and well-being of middle-school-aged adolescents. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions that took place during the workshop.
Sociologists write on the impact of COVID-19 - The Fall 2020 issue of Contexts Magazine, published by American Sociological Association, focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on the society nationally and globally. https://journals.sagepub.com/toc/ctxa/19/4
Addressing Health Misinformation with Health Literacy Strategies: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief (2020) - On July 29, 2020, the Roundtable on Health Literacy convened a public workshop to explore the challenges resulting from the proliferation of health and medical misinformation and disinformation, particularly as they relate to the COVID-19 pandemic. The workshop explored the role of fact-checking organizations and the technology industry in addressing misinformation and disinformation, the social psychology behind their spread, and health literacy strategies to support this ongoing multidisciplinary work. This publication highlights the presentation and discussion of the workshop.
COVID-19 Testing Strategies for Colleges and Universities - This rapid expert consultation summarizes what is known to be effective with respect to testing strategies for college and university campus reopening, including the types of diagnostic testing employed, testing frequency and targets, metrics typically reported, responses to positive tests, and efforts to ensure compliance.
Encouraging Protective COVID-19 Behaviors among College Students - Developmental psychology and brain research can support campus leaders as they work together with students to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on college campuses and in the surrounding communities. This rapid expert consultation presents research-informed habit-promoting and communication strategies to encourage the adoption of behaviors that can stem the spread of COVID infections on college campuses.
Funding Opportunities Specific to COVID-19 and the Behavioral and Social Sciences - The following is a list of recently released NIH opportunities for Urgent Competitive Revisions and Administrative Supplements encouraging COVID-19 behavioral and social sciences research.
Building the Science of Population Health: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars Program 2001–2016 and Beyond - The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Health & Society Scholars (HSS) program has just released a new report that summarizes how the program was carried out and highlights lessons learned based on 13 years of experience in producing interdisciplinary population health scientists.
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