Institute for Health Promotion Research
The Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at UT Health San Antonio investigates causes of and solutions to the unequal impact of cancer, disease, obesity and social determinants among Latinos in South Texas and beyond.
Salud America!
IHPR’s national network creates culturally relevant tools and stories to inspire people to drive community change for health equity for Latino and all families.
Exito! Research Training
IHPR’s program conducts a summer institute, internships, and ongoing education to increase the number of Latino doctors and cancer researchers.
Redes en Accion
IHPR’s national research network works to reduce Latino cancer through multi-site interventions, researcher training, and community outreach.
About the Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR)
The Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) was founded in 2006 by internationally renowned health promotion researcher Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez.
Events
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4th Biennial Conference: Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos
The 2024 Biennial Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference will bring together national leaders to discuss how to tackle cancer health disparities.