The following activities support:
- Translating health services research outcomes into improvements for Winston-Salem's population and throughout North Carolina by leveraging WSSU's long-standing community partnerships.
- Creating training opportunities for undergraduate/graduate students and junior faculty to pursue research interests in research or health disparities.
Winston Salem State BRIC is a partner in the NSF Regenerative Medicine Engine of North Carolina. This ecosystem focuses on developing technologies that support regenerative medicine and also increasing the workforce of the biotechnology industry.
Winston Salem State is a part of the HBCU RaCE Consortium, which connects HBCUs across the country and increases research connections and outputs. This platform showcases researchers' achievements and projects and allows for easier collaboration between departments and institutions.
The SPLENDOR-NC project is a multi-institutional program designed to support early-career researchers in nutrition, obesity, diabetes, and related fields aligned with the mission of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Building on existing research infrastructure across six North Carolina institutions, the program provides structured mentorship, professional development, and funding opportunities to help scholars successfully compete for NIH grants. Through selected cohorts of postdoctoral researchers and junior faculty, SPLENDOR-NC aims to strengthen the research workforce by equipping participants with the skills, resources, and support needed to launch independent, sustainable research careers.
The Health Equity Data Consortium is a collaborative initiative focused on improving public health outcomes in communities across North Carolina by leveraging the expertise of multiple institutions. The consortium works to collect, analyze, and report data to identify effective strategies for addressing health challenges among targeted populations. In response to limitations in traditional public health surveillance, the initiative also developed new survey methods to better capture evolving community health needs and inform data-driven solutions.
