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Brooklyn Health Deserves Care

Engaging Academia, Community, and Policy for Sustainable Health Equity Solutions.

Our Purpose and Path Forward

Mission

The mission of the Brooklyn Health Disparities Center is to develop, inform, and implement models to advance health equity in populations that have been historically marginalized in Brooklyn and beyond through research, community collaboration, health equity training, and advocacy.

Vision

Measurable and sustainable progress in the elimination of health inequities and the subsequent improvement of health status of all populations can be made through an integrated, cross-disciplinary approach to research, training, and advocacy with the participation of community partners, healthcare organizations, academic institutions, and government.

Heath Equity in Numbers

 

Building Future Health Equity Leaders

107 SPRINTER students trained to address health disparities and drive meaningful change in their communities.

Driving Research for Systemic Change

11 postdoctoral scholars were engaged in cutting-edge research to develop solutions that promote health equity.

Advancing Education and Policy

11 junior faculty committed to shaping the future of public health through education and policy initiatives.

Empower Your Research Journey

 

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CREST Phase 1 and 2 Program

The Clinical Research Scholars Training (CREST) Program offers two phases of advanced training for clinicians and researchers committed to health equity. Phase I provides a structured curriculum through our accredited program, equipping scholars with essential skills in research design, methods, and policy. Phase II builds on this foundation, offering mentored, hands-on research experiences that strengthen scholarly output and prepare participants for independent research careers.

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Junior Faculty Pride Program

An enriching summer research program that provides junior faculty with didactic courses in health disparities, diversity, community based participatory research, study design, working with and presenting data, research ethics, grantsmanship skills and academic career development.

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The Brooklyn Health Disparities Center brings together partners from academia, community, and government.

 
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We use our mission to achieve health equity in Brooklyn and New York City through community-driven research, training, and advocacy.

 

Events

Jan 17

2026 2nd Annual Mentorship Symposium

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

SUNY Global Center

Feb 27

2026 9th Annual TRANSPORT Symposium

8:30 AM to 1:30 PM

TBD

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Brooklyn Health Disparities Center


450 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203

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