About Us

Mission

To stimulate research, education, training, advocacy, and policy development that benefits communities and contributes to eliminating health and health care disparities.

Vision

Transformation of the health and education landscape of Texas and beyond.

Values

We are committed to excellence in:

• Problem driven research
• Educating and training scientist-practitioners from underrepresented groups
• Health promotion that serves the needs of minorities and medically underserved populations
• Collaborating, coordinating, and promoting linkages across various disciplines
• Elucidating the critical interplay of health and mental health

Purpose

The CSHD will contribute to the national health and mental health disparities research agenda and to the health/mental health needs of minority and medically underserved populations.

The CSHD has a commitment to recruiting, mentoring and developing students for careers related to the mission of the center.

About the Logo

1. The Texas A&M University Center for the Study of Health Disparities logo is designed to depict the overall mission of the Center.
2. The position of the letters on top of the balance represents the connection between the Center and those affected by health disparities.
3. The imbalance indicates the burden of disparities on certain populations.
4. The significance of the people is important in two ways: (1) they represent the vast array of universities, communities, and individuals committed to eliminating health disparities and (2) the multi-ethnic populations disproportionately affected by health disparities.
5. The colors are representative of Texas A&M University and the Aggie Spirit of excellence and commitment to diversity.
6. Texas A&M University at the base of the logo represents the resources and environment that support health disparities research.