The W. Montague Cobb Institute - Founded in 2004 by the NMA
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The W. Montague Cobb Health Institute is a national consortium of scholars that engages in innovative disparities research, the development and dissemination of solutions, & career mentorship.
Journal: J Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.
Journal: J Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.
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NEW: Their NIH grants are back, but nothing is back to normal.
In June, a judge ordered the restoration of 900+ terminated grants. So how's that going? Scientists say they're happy, but also it's been a bumpy road—and they're afraid their funds will get cut again. www.chronicle.com/article/thei...
In June, a judge ordered the restoration of 900+ terminated grants. So how's that going? Scientists say they're happy, but also it's been a bumpy road—and they're afraid their funds will get cut again. www.chronicle.com/article/thei...
Their NIH Grants Are Back. But Nothing Is Back to Normal.
Researchers say that picking up where they left off is complicated — scientifically, financially, and logistically.
www.chronicle.com
July 30, 2025 at 9:41 PM
NEW: Their NIH grants are back, but nothing is back to normal.
In June, a judge ordered the restoration of 900+ terminated grants. So how's that going? Scientists say they're happy, but also it's been a bumpy road—and they're afraid their funds will get cut again. www.chronicle.com/article/thei...
In June, a judge ordered the restoration of 900+ terminated grants. So how's that going? Scientists say they're happy, but also it's been a bumpy road—and they're afraid their funds will get cut again. www.chronicle.com/article/thei...
🎯 Join us for the Jane Cooke Wright MD Oncology Symposium at #NMA2025 – July 21, 3:45–5:15 PM, Hilton Chicago. Explore precision cancer care!
🔗 Full program: thecobbinstitute.org/the-cobb-ins...
🔗 Full program: thecobbinstitute.org/the-cobb-ins...
July 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
🎯 Join us for the Jane Cooke Wright MD Oncology Symposium at #NMA2025 – July 21, 3:45–5:15 PM, Hilton Chicago. Explore precision cancer care!
🔗 Full program: thecobbinstitute.org/the-cobb-ins...
🔗 Full program: thecobbinstitute.org/the-cobb-ins...
🗣️ Ready to reshape clinical trials?
Join us for Project IMPACT 2.0 at #NMA2025
📍 Hilton Chicago – Williford Room
🗓️ July 21 | 8–11 AM | 3 CME Credits
Experts discuss diversity, AI, and informed decision tools.
#ClinicalTrials #HealthEquity #NMA2025
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Join us for Project IMPACT 2.0 at #NMA2025
📍 Hilton Chicago – Williford Room
🗓️ July 21 | 8–11 AM | 3 CME Credits
Experts discuss diversity, AI, and informed decision tools.
#ClinicalTrials #HealthEquity #NMA2025
www.thecobbinstitute.org/project-impa...
July 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
🗣️ Ready to reshape clinical trials?
Join us for Project IMPACT 2.0 at #NMA2025
📍 Hilton Chicago – Williford Room
🗓️ July 21 | 8–11 AM | 3 CME Credits
Experts discuss diversity, AI, and informed decision tools.
#ClinicalTrials #HealthEquity #NMA2025
www.thecobbinstitute.org/project-impa...
Join us for Project IMPACT 2.0 at #NMA2025
📍 Hilton Chicago – Williford Room
🗓️ July 21 | 8–11 AM | 3 CME Credits
Experts discuss diversity, AI, and informed decision tools.
#ClinicalTrials #HealthEquity #NMA2025
www.thecobbinstitute.org/project-impa...
Cook County Health welcomes the W. Montague Cobb Board of the NMA! We celebrate their mission to advance health equity & eliminate disparities. Grateful for their leadership in medicine & public health.
#HealthEquity #CobbInstitute #NMA2025
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#HealthEquity #CobbInstitute #NMA2025
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July 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Cook County Health welcomes the W. Montague Cobb Board of the NMA! We celebrate their mission to advance health equity & eliminate disparities. Grateful for their leadership in medicine & public health.
#HealthEquity #CobbInstitute #NMA2025
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#HealthEquity #CobbInstitute #NMA2025
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Invitation: AI is changing healthcare for everyone. But there are some risks. Join us live on www.facebook.com/BlackDoctor.... or www.youtube.com/BlackDoctororg
THURSDAY 7PM and join the conversation.
THURSDAY 7PM and join the conversation.
June 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Invitation: AI is changing healthcare for everyone. But there are some risks. Join us live on www.facebook.com/BlackDoctor.... or www.youtube.com/BlackDoctororg
THURSDAY 7PM and join the conversation.
THURSDAY 7PM and join the conversation.
Harness AI in healthcare. This is more than a symposium; it is a rallying point for shaping AI’s impact on the future of care in our communities. Code, Context & Care. Sign up for updates: bit.ly/CobbAI #AIHEALTHCARE #AIEQUITY
June 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Harness AI in healthcare. This is more than a symposium; it is a rallying point for shaping AI’s impact on the future of care in our communities. Code, Context & Care. Sign up for updates: bit.ly/CobbAI #AIHEALTHCARE #AIEQUITY
Join us LIVE online TODAY!
COMBAT & COMMUNITY: Care at the Crossroads of Community, Mental Health, and Military Experiences.
7pm ET Thursday May 29
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YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEUjwPboYJ0
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COMBAT & COMMUNITY: Care at the Crossroads of Community, Mental Health, and Military Experiences.
7pm ET Thursday May 29
Facebook: ww.facebook.com/events/1772648776930755
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEUjwPboYJ0
Register: drkdl.share.hsforms.com/2DNoMu9pYRD2...
May 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Join us LIVE online TODAY!
COMBAT & COMMUNITY: Care at the Crossroads of Community, Mental Health, and Military Experiences.
7pm ET Thursday May 29
Facebook: ww.facebook.com/events/1772648776930755
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEUjwPboYJ0
Register: drkdl.share.hsforms.com/2DNoMu9pYRD2...
COMBAT & COMMUNITY: Care at the Crossroads of Community, Mental Health, and Military Experiences.
7pm ET Thursday May 29
Facebook: ww.facebook.com/events/1772648776930755
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEUjwPboYJ0
Register: drkdl.share.hsforms.com/2DNoMu9pYRD2...
Shareholders of Merck, one of the largest pharma companies in the world, voted today to reject an anti-DEI proposal, 99-1 percent. CEO Rob Davis called diversity and inclusion "a strategic imperative."
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May 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Shareholders of Merck, one of the largest pharma companies in the world, voted today to reject an anti-DEI proposal, 99-1 percent. CEO Rob Davis called diversity and inclusion "a strategic imperative."
www.impactivize.org/2025-shareho...
www.impactivize.org/2025-shareho...
Today, we honor those who gave so much in service to our country, & reaffirm our commitment to addressing health disparities — because every community & veteran deserves access to quality care. Join us live on Thursday bit.ly/CobbMay #MemorialDay #HealthEquity
May 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Today, we honor those who gave so much in service to our country, & reaffirm our commitment to addressing health disparities — because every community & veteran deserves access to quality care. Join us live on Thursday bit.ly/CobbMay #MemorialDay #HealthEquity
Ask ChatGPT of the day: Is there evidence that the strong compulsion to fight for social justice is an evolutionary adaptation that has made social groups stronger and more able to survive over long time frames?
March 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Ask ChatGPT of the day: Is there evidence that the strong compulsion to fight for social justice is an evolutionary adaptation that has made social groups stronger and more able to survive over long time frames?
From Genetic Alliance: an open letter of appreciation, all federal employees, sending March 10 to all staff (as of December 2024) of HHS institutions, including FDA, CDC, NIH, HRSA, and VA. We invite you to sign on as an organization or private citizen and share. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Sign on to Open Letter to Federal Employees
This letter is a collective expression of gratitude and solidarity. We invite individuals and organizations to sign in support, affirming our shared belief in the dignity and necessity of public servi...
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March 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
From Genetic Alliance: an open letter of appreciation, all federal employees, sending March 10 to all staff (as of December 2024) of HHS institutions, including FDA, CDC, NIH, HRSA, and VA. We invite you to sign on as an organization or private citizen and share. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
AI is significantly transforming clinical development, offering unprecedented opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical trials. www.appliedclinicaltrialsonline.com/view/three-w...
Three Ways AI is Revolutionizing Clinical Development
How targeted AI can improve the performance of clinical trials.
www.appliedclinicaltrialsonline.com
March 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
AI is significantly transforming clinical development, offering unprecedented opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical trials. www.appliedclinicaltrialsonline.com/view/three-w...
Call for Papers: Addressing Structural Racism in Health Care. NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery invites papers to be considered for inclusion in an issue on addressing structural racism in health care. Submit by: March 3, 2025. Issue: July 2025. catalyst.nejm.org/author-cente...
Call for Papers Structural Racism Theme Issue | NEJM Catalyst
NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery invites manuscripts to be considered for inclusion in an upcoming theme issue on addressing structural racism in health care.
catalyst.nejm.org
February 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Call for Papers: Addressing Structural Racism in Health Care. NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery invites papers to be considered for inclusion in an issue on addressing structural racism in health care. Submit by: March 3, 2025. Issue: July 2025. catalyst.nejm.org/author-cente...
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We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc:
- recent PhD (after 2023)
- experience and publication(s) in cardiovascular/ion channel physiology
🗣️ Please share with strong candidates who might be interested. Additional details and how to apply below ⤵️
- recent PhD (after 2023)
- experience and publication(s) in cardiovascular/ion channel physiology
🗣️ Please share with strong candidates who might be interested. Additional details and how to apply below ⤵️
February 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc:
- recent PhD (after 2023)
- experience and publication(s) in cardiovascular/ion channel physiology
🗣️ Please share with strong candidates who might be interested. Additional details and how to apply below ⤵️
- recent PhD (after 2023)
- experience and publication(s) in cardiovascular/ion channel physiology
🗣️ Please share with strong candidates who might be interested. Additional details and how to apply below ⤵️
The first measles death in the growing outbreak in West Texas was a school-aged child.
The child was unvaccinated and had been hospitalized in Lubbock, Texas, said Lauren Adams, Lubbock city spokesperson.
This is the first US measles death since 2015.
www.reuters.com/world/us/fir...
The child was unvaccinated and had been hospitalized in Lubbock, Texas, said Lauren Adams, Lubbock city spokesperson.
This is the first US measles death since 2015.
www.reuters.com/world/us/fir...
First US measles death reported in West Texas as outbreak affects more than 130 people
The first person known to have died from measles in the U.S. in a decade was announced by health officials on Wednesday and described as a "school-aged child" who perished in a children's hospital in West Texas, as a Texas outbreak has grown from a handful of cases to more than 130 across two states.
www.reuters.com
February 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The first measles death in the growing outbreak in West Texas was a school-aged child.
The child was unvaccinated and had been hospitalized in Lubbock, Texas, said Lauren Adams, Lubbock city spokesperson.
This is the first US measles death since 2015.
www.reuters.com/world/us/fir...
The child was unvaccinated and had been hospitalized in Lubbock, Texas, said Lauren Adams, Lubbock city spokesperson.
This is the first US measles death since 2015.
www.reuters.com/world/us/fir...
Heart-to-Heart: Don't miss this Facebook Live 💟-to-💟 talk and Q&A with Dr. Quinn Capers (Howard University), Dr. Elizabeth Ofili (Morehouse College), and Dr. Randall Morgan (Cobb Institute) www.facebook.com/events/23292...
Expert insights, prevention tips, and the latest in cardiovascular care.
Expert insights, prevention tips, and the latest in cardiovascular care.
HEART TO HEART: AN EXPERT CONVERSATION ON HEART HEALTH
Other event by BlackDoctor.org on Thursday, February 27 2025
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February 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Heart-to-Heart: Don't miss this Facebook Live 💟-to-💟 talk and Q&A with Dr. Quinn Capers (Howard University), Dr. Elizabeth Ofili (Morehouse College), and Dr. Randall Morgan (Cobb Institute) www.facebook.com/events/23292...
Expert insights, prevention tips, and the latest in cardiovascular care.
Expert insights, prevention tips, and the latest in cardiovascular care.
Latest articles from @springer1842.bsky.social - Journal of Racial & Ethnic Health Disparities. Access at: link.springer.com/journal/40615
February 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Latest articles from @springer1842.bsky.social - Journal of Racial & Ethnic Health Disparities. Access at: link.springer.com/journal/40615
Call for papers | Addressing Structural Racism in Health Care Special Theme Issue, NEJM Catalyst | Learn more and submit here: catalyst.nejm.org/author-cente...
February 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Call for papers | Addressing Structural Racism in Health Care Special Theme Issue, NEJM Catalyst | Learn more and submit here: catalyst.nejm.org/author-cente...
Dr. Cobb advanced our understanding of anatomy, health outcomes and medical anthropology to reveal falsehoods perpetuating bias. #researchdisparities #realworldoutcomes
February 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Dr. Cobb advanced our understanding of anatomy, health outcomes and medical anthropology to reveal falsehoods perpetuating bias. #researchdisparities #realworldoutcomes
The Winn CDA provides $120K/year salary support for 2 years; funding is to protect 40% of the Scholars’ time and effort for program participation. Application Deadline - May 12
Applicants may apply through the following link: winnawards.smapply.io/prog/winncda/
More info: winnawards.org/winn-cda/
Applicants may apply through the following link: winnawards.smapply.io/prog/winncda/
More info: winnawards.org/winn-cda/
Winn CDA - The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program
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February 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The Winn CDA provides $120K/year salary support for 2 years; funding is to protect 40% of the Scholars’ time and effort for program participation. Application Deadline - May 12
Applicants may apply through the following link: winnawards.smapply.io/prog/winncda/
More info: winnawards.org/winn-cda/
Applicants may apply through the following link: winnawards.smapply.io/prog/winncda/
More info: winnawards.org/winn-cda/
Just published in Journal of the National Medical Association: The IMF/NMA medical student mentorship program in health equity in multiple myeloma is sponsored by the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) and the Cobb Institute's Cobb Scholars. Article: authors.elsevier.com/c/1ka586M-e2...
February 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Just published in Journal of the National Medical Association: The IMF/NMA medical student mentorship program in health equity in multiple myeloma is sponsored by the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) and the Cobb Institute's Cobb Scholars. Article: authors.elsevier.com/c/1ka586M-e2...
We are thrilled to invite you to a special event featuring the acclaimed documentary Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution followed by an engaging discussion and reception. PLEASE SHARE 🙏🏼 & RSVP: coin.memberclicks.net/message2/lin...
Reception & Screening "Power to Heal"
Friday, January 24, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Howard University Hospital
W. Lester Henry Tower Auditorium
2041 Georgia Avenue NW,
Washington, D.C. 20060.
Located toward the back of the Howard Universit...
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January 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We are thrilled to invite you to a special event featuring the acclaimed documentary Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution followed by an engaging discussion and reception. PLEASE SHARE 🙏🏼 & RSVP: coin.memberclicks.net/message2/lin...
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Crystal you are doing amazing wonderful work this is interesting high impact + valuable. I don't have any answers + agree long haul funding is hard to remain hopeful about. BUT we need you + your science! AND #NIH FUND BLACK SCIENTISTS!!!!!
www.cell.com/cell/pdf/S0092-8674(21)00011-8.pdf
www.cell.com/cell/pdf/S0092-8674(21)00011-8.pdf
www.cell.com
November 19, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Crystal you are doing amazing wonderful work this is interesting high impact + valuable. I don't have any answers + agree long haul funding is hard to remain hopeful about. BUT we need you + your science! AND #NIH FUND BLACK SCIENTISTS!!!!!
www.cell.com/cell/pdf/S0092-8674(21)00011-8.pdf
www.cell.com/cell/pdf/S0092-8674(21)00011-8.pdf
This Saturday in Washington DC: symposium exploring health disparities.
2025 W. Montague Cobb Institute Health Disparities Symposium
Lester Henry Auditorium, Howard University, Washington DC
7:00am – 1:00pm PM ET, Saturday, Jan 25
Register: www.pathlms.com/cobb-institu...
Lester Henry Auditorium, Howard University, Washington DC
7:00am – 1:00pm PM ET, Saturday, Jan 25
Register: www.pathlms.com/cobb-institu...
January 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
This Saturday in Washington DC: symposium exploring health disparities.
Ozempic data from VA identifies benefits - and risks www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ozempic and Wegovy may boost health, from addiction to dementia
New weight-loss drugs have broad health benefits but also come with risks, researchers warn.
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January 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Ozempic data from VA identifies benefits - and risks www.bbc.com/news/article...