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HIV/AIDS
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HIV/AIDS is another condition that continues to disproportionately affect minorities. Racial and ethnic minority populations in the United States, primarily African Americans and Hispanics, constitute 58 percent of the more than 928,188 cases of AIDS reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) since the epidemic began in 1981.
Introduction
Although they comprise only 12% of the U.S. population, African Americans make up 50% of all AIDS cases reported in the United States. Hispanics represent 15% of all AIDS cases in the United States and are approximately 13% of the U.S. population.11
Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention website: http://www.cdc.gov/hiv. (accessed on 1/10/06).
Objectives
Promote intellectual exchange, generate innovative inter- and multi-disciplinary research, and facilitate the movement of scientific advances across the translational research spectrum.
Develop in collaboration with the DTCC additional multi-site research projects across disciplines that will capitalize on emerging technologic advances and unique resources.
Promote intellectual exchange
Generate innovative inter- and multi-disciplinary research
Facilitate the movement of scientific advances across the translational research spectrum through collaborations with GHAA on a national and international basis.
Scientific Leadership
Dr. James Hildreth – Meharry Medical College
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