ENRICHe Program

ENRICHe+

ENRICHe + is a collaboration between EVMS and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) and National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) which focuses on increasing team science related to health equity and health disparities research, diversifying the biomedical research workforce, and community-engaged research.  The initiative involves a partnership between EVMS, NSU, Hampton University (HU), and Old Dominion University (ODU). 

ENRICHe+ activities include:

• Scientific networking and training opportunities
• Pilot studies to support collaborative inter-institution and community-engaged research
• Community-engaged research summer internship program for trainees at EVMS, NSU, ODU and HU

The goals of the initiative

• To develop a network of NSU and EVMS faculty focused on health disparities research through annual speed-networking activities and structured experiences for students to engage in research at both institutions and with national groups.
• To provide training focused on grantsmanship and team science and support in developing team projects.
• To facilitate training for community-engaged research, along with timely subject areas such as data analytics and population health.
• To provide seed funds for pilot projects.
• To host an Annual Health Disparities Workshop to highlight the work of ENRICHe participants and facilitate sharing of knowledge with national experts.

Pilot project emphasis areas

Supported projects will address one or more of these emphasis areas related to health equity:

• Barriers to care such as lack of insurance coverage.
• Innovative approaches to address inadequate supply of healthcare providers.
• Strategies for creating career pathways and increasing diversity in the healthcare workforce.
• Systemic social inequities and difficulties navigating the healthcare system contributing to the health disparities that prevent many Virginians from achieving optimal health.
• Innovative approaches, including community-engaged interventions, to addressing health disparities in the region.