Center for Health Disparities Research
About Us
Our Mission
The mission of the University of Arizona Center for Health Disparities Research (CHDR) is to conduct high quality, multidisciplinary research to better understand and alleviate health inequities faced by underserved and vulnerable populations in the American Southwest.
Our Vision
Our focus is on communities at greatest risk where the unequal burden of disease is due to race, ethnicity, gender, education, socioeconomic status, disability, phenotypic and genotypic characteristics, geographic location, sexual orientation, or cultural and religious beliefs. Our vision is to promote health equity through the advancement of empirically guided, sustainable programs and interventions that promote health through community engagement.
News & Events
News Story
Dr. Kelly Palmer is one of the recipients of the Innovations in Heathy Aging Seed Grant Funding
Press Release
Dr. David Garcia Named to American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s National Board of Directors
News Story
Dr. John Ruiz appointed to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Recognition
Dr. Tze-Woei Tan honored with ADA Foot Care Early Career Award
Meet the Team
Contact Us
For more information about the Center for Health Disparities Research, please email:
Katherine Mendoza, MPH
Project Director
katherinemendoza@arizona.edu