Health Disparities

Research within the field of Health Disparities at our college focuses on the differences in access and quality of healthcare within and among communities.

Research Projects in Health Disparities

Genetics at the Interface of Lipid and Glycemic Traits
Researchers
Yann Klimentidis, Jin Zhou

Developing a culturally-sensitive nutrigenetic intervention to reduce liver cancer risk in Mexican-origin adults
Researchers
David O. Garcia, Yann Klimentidis

Genetic Risk Factors and Corresponding Mechanisms Underlying Lipedema
Researchers
Yann Klimentidis

Vitamin D Status, Genetic Variation in Vitamin D Signaling and Metabolism, and Risk for Colorectal Neoplasia
Researchers
Elizabeth Jacobs, Denise Roe

Whole-Genome Prediction of Type-2 Diabetes Susceptibility in Various Populations
Researchers
Yann Klimentidis

Mechanisms of Gastric Mucous Cell Metaplasia
Researchers

Biomarkers and Genetic Factors Related to Sarcopenia in Older Women
Researchers
Zhao Chen

VDR Variants, Nutrient Intakes, and Adenoma Recurrence
Researchers
Elizabeth Jacobs

Clinical study of disposition and biological activity of Limonene
Researchers
Iman Hakim

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