Perspectives from the NIMHHD

The speaker is Deputy Director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD). The NIMHD is one of the 27 Institutes and Centers that comprise the National Institutes of Health. The NIMHD provides leadership dedicated to improving minority health; and identifying, understanding, and eliminating health disparities. With over 21 years of experience at the NIH, Dr. Hunter is a recognized expert on NIH extramural policies and procedures with extensive experience in program and scientific review administration. Prior to joining the NIMHD, she worked in extramural at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Dr. Hunter received a bachelor's degree in biology from Dillard University (New Orleans, LA), and a doctorate in physiology (cardiovascular diseases) from Howard University (Washington, D.C.). Her research focused on hypertension and cardiac function.