Health Disparities Research
Lorna McNeill, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Department Chair
- Departments, Labs and Institutes
- Departments and Divisions
- Health Disparities Research
We aim to reduce and ultimately eliminate disparities in cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality and cancer related behavior through research and education addressing the determinants of disparities as well as interventions and policies designed to eliminate disparities.
Departmental goal
To be a recognized leader at the international, national, state and local levels in research and education on cancer disparities, and the premier cancer center-based scientific group addressing disparities.
Departmental objectives
- Develop a team of investigators with appropriate expertise and collaborations to elucidate the critical pathways between social/population-level factors and cancer-related behavior/disease
- Build interdisciplinary collaborations throughout MD Anderson and externally to enhance the understanding of health disparities
- Focus on multidisciplinary research at multiple levels of analysis, from the molecular to the societal levels, spanning the continuum of discovery, development and delivery/dissemination
- Develop a program that substantially contributes to research in social and environmental influences
- Support and expand educational programs at multiple levels, focusing on cancer-related health disparities that span the basic, clinical and public health research domains
- Develop a culture that values diversity, tolerance, collaboration and mutual support among faculty and staff, fosters creativity and emphasizes the meaningfulness and ultimate impact of the research focus on human well-being.
Contact information
Mailing address
Health Disparities Research Department
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
6900 Fannin, Unit 732
Houston, TX 77030
Delivery address (UPS or FedEx)
Health Disparities Research Department
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
1155 Pressler Street, Unit 732
Houston, TX 77030