 The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, NIMHD, is dedicated to reducing and ultimately eliminating health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities, socio-economically disadvantaged populations, and other underserved groups. NIMD supports research that focuses on understanding the underlying causes of health disparities and developing effective intervention strategies to reduce them. This includes research on the genetic, social, and environmental factors that contribute to health disparities, as well as research on the impact of healthcare systems and policies on health outcomes. NIMD also funds research on the development of new technologies and treatments that can help reduce health disparities. This article was authored by Meryl Sufian, Derek Tabba, and Fawn Tula.