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Evidence for Action will fund innovative studies on the impact programs, policies, and partnerships can have on health and well-being, with a particular focus on research that will advance health equity. They will work with researchers both within and outside the traditional health sectors. Call for Proposals will be released JUNE 1 followed by a webinar on JUNE 3. Details here

The Stanford Precision Health for Ethnic and Racial Equity Center received a 5-year, $11.5 million grant to precision-medicine tools to improve the health of underserved ethnic and racial groups. Details here

Join thought leaders in addressing challenges, and identifying actionable steps for using large-scale data analysis and technology to improve human health. May 25-26, 2016. Details here.

This year’s event features speakers who will advance our understanding of human development from conception to birth, and the events during pregnancy that influence lifelong health and disease. April 21-22, 2016. Details here

Evidence for Action: Investigator-initiated research to build a national Culture of Health

Evidence for Action will fund innovative studies on the impact programs, policies, and partnerships can have on health and well-being, with a particular focus on research that will advance health equity. Details here.

Stanford launches heart-health app

Just nine days after the launch of Stanford Medicine’s MyHeart Counts iPhone app, 27,836 people have consented to participate in this research study on cardiovascular health.

Biodesign textbook and video library available

A new edition of "Biodesign: The Process of Innovating Medical Technologies" is now available, along with a library of nearly 300 videos that reinforce key concepts in the biodesign innovation process, from need findings to regulatory approval.