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The W. Montague Cobb Institute - Founded in 2004 by the NMA

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The W. Montague Cobb Health Institute is a national consortium of scholars that engages in innovative disparities research, the development and dissemination of solutions, & career mentorship. Journal: J Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.

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Their NIH Grants Are Back. But Nothing Is Back to Normal. Researchers say that picking up where they left off is complicated β€” scientifically, financially, and logistically.

NEW: Their NIH grants are back, but nothing is back to normal.

In June, a judge ordered the restoration of 900+ terminated grants. So how's that going? Scientists say they're happy, but also it's been a bumpy roadβ€”and they're afraid their funds will get cut again. www.chronicle.com/article/thei...

30.07.2025 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 160    πŸ” 60    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 7
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🎯 Join us for the Jane Cooke Wright MD Oncology Symposium at #NMA2025 – July 21, 3:45–5:15 PM, Hilton Chicago. Explore precision cancer care!

πŸ”— Full program: thecobbinstitute.org/the-cobb-ins...

18.07.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ—£οΈ Ready to reshape clinical trials?

Join us for Project IMPACT 2.0 at #NMA2025

πŸ“ Hilton Chicago – Williford Room

πŸ—“οΈ July 21 | 8–11 AM | 3 CME Credits

Experts discuss diversity, AI, and informed decision tools.
#ClinicalTrials #HealthEquity #NMA2025

www.thecobbinstitute.org/project-impa...

18.07.2025 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cook County Health welcomes the W. Montague Cobb Board of the NMA! We celebrate their mission to advance health equity & eliminate disparities. Grateful for their leadership in medicine & public health.
#HealthEquity #CobbInstitute #NMA2025
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18.07.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Invitation: AI is changing healthcare for everyone. But there are some risks. Join us live on www.facebook.com/BlackDoctor.... or www.youtube.com/BlackDoctororg
THURSDAY 7PM and join the conversation.

25.06.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Harness AI in healthcare. This is more than a symposium; it is a rallying point for shaping AI’s impact on the future of care in our communities. Code, Context & Care. Sign up for updates: bit.ly/CobbAI #AIHEALTHCARE #AIEQUITY

09.06.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us LIVE online TODAY!
COMBAT & COMMUNITY: Care at the Crossroads of Community, Mental Health, and Military Experiences.
7pm ET Thursday May 29
Facebook: ww.facebook.com/events/1772648776930755
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEUjwPboYJ0
Register: drkdl.share.hsforms.com/2DNoMu9pYRD2...

29.05.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shareholders of Merck, one of the largest pharma companies in the world, voted today to reject an anti-DEI proposal, 99-1 percent. CEO Rob Davis called diversity and inclusion "a strategic imperative."

www.impactivize.org/2025-shareho...

28.05.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, we honor those who gave so much in service to our country, & reaffirm our commitment to addressing health disparities β€” because every community & veteran deserves access to quality care. Join us live on Thursday bit.ly/CobbMay #MemorialDay #HealthEquity

26.05.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In essence, the compulsion to seek justice appears to be a deeply rooted adaptive trait that has historically enhanced social stability and cooperation, giving groups that embrace it an evolutionary advantage.

17.03.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cultural Evolution:
Over time, societies that institutionalized fairness, justice, and moral frameworks may have outcompeted those that didn’t, suggesting that social justice ideals are adaptive at the group level.

17.03.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Emotional Mechanisms:
Moral emotions such as empathy, guilt, and outrage likely evolved to reinforce prosocial behavior. These emotions compel individuals to correct injustices or defend the vulnerable, strengthening group unity.

17.03.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Punishment of Free Riders:
Studies in behavioral economics (like the Ultimatum Game) show that people are often willing to sacrifice personal gain to punish perceived unfairness. This behavior may have evolved to deter freeloading and maintain group integrity.

17.03.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Altruism and Reciprocal Behavior:
Evolutionary theories like kin selection and reciprocal altruism suggest that behaviors promoting fairness helped individuals indirectly pass on their genes by supporting their social network.

17.03.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Cooperation as a Survival Mechanism:
Human ancestors who formed cooperative groups had higher survival rates. Those who were sensitive to inequality or exploitation would have been better at maintaining group harmony and ensuring resources were distributed fairly, fostering stronger social bonds.

17.03.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, there’s compelling evidence that the human drive for social justice and fairness has evolutionary roots that contribute to group survival and cohesion. (Ref: ChatGPT)

17.03.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ask ChatGPT of the day: Is there evidence that the strong compulsion to fight for social justice is an evolutionary adaptation that has made social groups stronger and more able to survive over long time frames?

17.03.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sign on to Open Letter to Federal Employees This letter is a collective expression of gratitude and solidarity. We invite individuals and organizations to sign in support, affirming our shared belief in the dignity and necessity of public servi...

From Genetic Alliance: an open letter of appreciation, all federal employees, sending March 10 to all staff (as of December 2024) of HHS institutions, including FDA, CDC, NIH, HRSA, and VA. We invite you to sign on as an organization or private citizen and share. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

06.03.2025 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Three Ways AI is Revolutionizing Clinical Development How targeted AI can improve the performance of clinical trials.

AI is significantly transforming clinical development, offering unprecedented opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical trials. www.appliedclinicaltrialsonline.com/view/three-w...

04.03.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Call for Papers Structural Racism Theme Issue | NEJM Catalyst NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery invites manuscripts to be considered for inclusion in an upcoming theme issue on addressing structural racism in health care.

Call for Papers: Addressing Structural Racism in Health Care. NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery invites papers to be considered for inclusion in an issue on addressing structural racism in health care. Submit by: March 3, 2025. Issue: July 2025. catalyst.nejm.org/author-cente...

27.02.2025 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc:
- recent PhD (after 2023)
- experience and publication(s) in cardiovascular/ion channel physiology

πŸ—£οΈ Please share with strong candidates who might be interested. Additional details and how to apply below ‡️

27.02.2025 11:40 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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First US measles death reported in West Texas as outbreak affects more than 130 people The first person known to have died from measles in the U.S. in a decade was announced by health officials on Wednesday and described as a "school-aged child" who perished in a children's hospital in West Texas, as a Texas outbreak has grown from a handful of cases to more than 130 across two states.

The first measles death in the growing outbreak in West Texas was a school-aged child.

The child was unvaccinated and had been hospitalized in Lubbock, Texas, said Lauren Adams, Lubbock city spokesperson.

This is the first US measles death since 2015.

www.reuters.com/world/us/fir...

26.02.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
HEART TO HEART: AN EXPERT CONVERSATION ON HEART HEALTH Other event by BlackDoctor.org on Thursday, February 27 2025

Heart-to-Heart: Don't miss this Facebook Live πŸ’Ÿ-to-πŸ’Ÿ talk and Q&A with Dr. Quinn Capers (Howard University), Dr. Elizabeth Ofili (Morehouse College), and Dr. Randall Morgan (Cobb Institute) www.facebook.com/events/23292...
Expert insights, prevention tips, and the latest in cardiovascular care.

26.02.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Latest articles from @springer1842.bsky.social - Journal of Racial & Ethnic Health Disparities. Access at: link.springer.com/journal/40615

24.02.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Call for papers | Addressing Structural Racism in Health Care Special Theme Issue, NEJM Catalyst | Learn more and submit here: catalyst.nejm.org/author-cente...

20.02.2025 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dr. Cobb advanced our understanding of anatomy, health outcomes and medical anthropology to reveal falsehoods perpetuating bias. #researchdisparities #realworldoutcomes

20.02.2025 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Winn CDA - The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award Program

The Winn CDA provides $120K/year salary support for 2 years; funding is to protect 40% of the Scholars’ time and effort for program participation. Application Deadline - May 12

Applicants may apply through the following link: winnawards.smapply.io/prog/winncda/

More info: winnawards.org/winn-cda/

13.02.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just published in Journal of the National Medical Association: The IMF/NMA medical student mentorship program in health equity in multiple myeloma is sponsored by the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) and the Cobb Institute's Cobb Scholars. Article: authors.elsevier.com/c/1ka586M-e2...

12.02.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reception & Screening "Power to Heal" Friday, January 24, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Howard University Hospital W. Lester Henry Tower Auditorium 2041 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20060. Located toward the back of the Howard Universit...

We are thrilled to invite you to a special event featuring the acclaimed documentary Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution followed by an engaging discussion and reception. PLEASE SHARE πŸ™πŸΌ & RSVP: coin.memberclicks.net/message2/lin...

23.01.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Crystal you are doing amazing wonderful work this is interesting high impact + valuable. I don't have any answers + agree long haul funding is hard to remain hopeful about. BUT we need you + your science! AND #NIH FUND BLACK SCIENTISTS!!!!!
www.cell.com/cell/pdf/S0092-8674(21)00011-8.pdf

19.11.2024 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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