College of Public Health Research Centers
Explore the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health’s research initiatives, highlighting centers, faculty-led projects, and community partnerships focused on improving health outcomes, addressing disparities and advancing public health practice in Arkansas and beyond.
Arkansas Center for Excellence in Birth Defects Research and Prevention
One of 10 centers across the nation funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with the overall goal to understand the causes of birth defects.
Explore Birth Defects Research
Arkansas Prevention Research Center for Women’s Health
Improve women’s health during and after pregnancy through applied public health research and educational programs.
Advance Women’s Health
Center for Dietary Supplements Research
Provide credible information relating to the efficacy and safety of dietary supplements to industry, regulatory agencies and the public.
Discover Dietary Supplement Science
Center for Research, Health and Society
Eliminate health disparities though research, community engagement, partnerships, and a diverse and competent workforce.
Study Health & Society Connections
Center for the Study of Obesity
Prevent and reduce obesity through programs that improve public health practice, inform policy, enable healthy lifestyles, and provide professional opportunities for scholars.
Investigate Obesity Research
Center for the Study of Tobacco
Address tobacco use, exposure, and disease through research, training and translational activities to create healthier communities.
Learn About Tobacco ResearchResearch Projects Currently Recruiting Participants
A list of some of our current research projects in the UAMS College of Public Health.
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FAITH Network
Support faith-based research, health programs and education within faith communities.
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F R E S H (Families Rising to Enforce Smoke-free Homes)
Increasing smoke-free homes to improve the health of women, children, and families.
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Home Together
Provide homeless and near homeless pregnant women with access to behavioral health service
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NICE
Explore perceptions of nicotine cessation and harm reduction products among black smokers.
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PRIMROSE (The PeRinatal IMpRovement of Outcomes and Safety for Everyone Project)
Reduce maternal morbidity and mortality in Arkansas and improve maternal health.
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Project Heal
Study on implementing hospital violence programs to support Black male assault survivors.
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uQuit
Research the experience of quitting menthol smoking without professional assistance.