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Institute for Social and Health Equity

Institute for Social and Health Equity

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About Us

Who We Are


The Institute for Social and Health Equity (ISHE) is a new research and training hub which aims to leverage UAlbany's current strengths in conjunction with community engagement. The institute will serve as a home for interdisciplinary research partnerships with regional partners in the fields of academia, government, nonprofit organizations, and private sector. 

 

How We Can Help You

ISHE offers a range of support services to assist researchers in the grant application process. Our goal is to support researchers in securing funding and advancing the fields of public health, social work, education and policy studies.

 An Institute with a Vision

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$1.7 Million University Investment in Social and Health Equity

ISHE brings together researchers exploring topics such as disparities in maternal and childhood health, healthy aging, emergency management, risk factors for cardiovascular disease, exposure to environmental toxins, as well as social services that support vulnerable populations.

 

"Understanding the drivers that underly and perpetuate these disparities, and developing strategies to mitigate them, requires a cross-cutting approach that includes building partnerships within and beyond the University."
Thenkurussi (Kesh) Kesavadas
Vice President for Research and Economic Development


 

Grant Proposal Support

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Enhance your skills with expert guidance focused on effective grant writing techniques. Receive detailed feedback and actionable suggestions to strengthen your draft proposal. 

Project Management and Budgetary Support

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Get help with budgeting, compliance, and submission requirements to ensure your applications are accurate and complete. 

Administrative and Media Support

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To streamline proposal creation and effectively convey research concepts, we offer essential administrative support, including media image development and model construction services.

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Collaborative Research

The Institute will coordinate research interest groups (RIGs) to bring together researchers working on related issues across disciplines. 

In partnership with UAlbany’s AI Plus Initiative, ISHE takes an AI-driven approach to social and health equity research. AI Plus leverages artificial intelligence to tackle some of society’s biggest challenges in cybersecurity, climate science, emergency preparedness and health sciences. 

ISHE also collaborates with the BILPOC Faculty Advancement Initiative to support efforts to improve faculty diversity through hiring, retention, and promotion of current UAlbany faculty who identify as people of color.