How the All of Us Research Program Protects My Information

 This video explains some of the ways the All of Us Research Program protects participant information—from data collection through research. It answers FAQs, touches on Certificates of Confidentiality, and describes what scientists can see in the Research Hub. Graphics explain data encryption and show an example of how participant information is de-identified. About the […]

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All About the Social Determinants of Health

  Addressing and improving health disparities begins with you COVID-19 has hit some communities very hard. That has put new attention on a long-term problem in the United States — health disparities. Health disparities are differences in health that harm disadvantaged communities. Understanding what causes these differences is key to addressing them. DNA alone does […]

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New Podcast – Health Research Disparities

 In this podcast episode, AAHD’s Director of Public Health Programs, Karl Cooper joins Alexia Smalling of the Southwest ADA Center for a conversation on the history and future of biomedical research. Karl discusses the factors that have contributed to low representation of marginalized communities in clinical trials, and the importance of improving participation to […]

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