Transdisciplinary Collaborative Centers for Health Disparities Research
The Transdisciplinary Collaborative Centers for Health Disparities Research (TCC) are initiatives supported by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) to address and reduce health disparities through transdisciplinary research.
Goals
- To understand the mechanisms contributing to health disparities in minority populations.
- To develop and implement multilevel interventions to mitigate health disparities.
- To foster strong collaborations between researchers and community stakeholders.
Sponsor
Creation
The TCC program was established as part of the NIMHD's strategy to fund research that addresses health disparities, with no specific legislation cited for its creation but rather as an initiative stemming from the institute's mission.
Funding
- The TCC program has been funded with varying amounts for different centers, with individual grants often ranging in the millions over a five-year period. For example, one center received approximately $19.9 million for its establishment.[](https://healthlink.sdsu.edu/) - Funding began as part of NIMHD's grants cycle. - Funding for each center typically spans five years, with opportunities for renewal based on performance and available funds.
Leadership
Each center has a Principal Investigator or Program Director; however, specific titles for the program's overarching leadership are not detailed.
Website
https://www.nimhd.nih.gov/programs/extramural/centers/index.html
Social Media
- No specific social media accounts are dedicated to the TCC program.
Wikipedia Article
There is no Wikipedia article specifically for the Transdisciplinary Collaborative Centers for Health Disparities Research.