The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities has selected Monica Webb Hooper, Ph.D., as the deputy director of the institute. Dr. Webb Hooper is a leader in minority health and cancer health disparities research with work spanning across multiple disparity populations, including African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, persons of less socioeconomic privilege and people living with HIV/AIDS. She was professor of oncology, family medicine and community health, and psychological sciences at the School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University.

“I am delighted to welcome Dr. Webb Hooper to the NIMHD family! She will support the leadership in implementing the science visioning recommendations to improve minority health, reduce health disparities and promote health equity,” said NIMHD Director Dr. Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable.

Dr. Webb Hooper will begin her appointment on March 15, 2020. Join the NIMHD and NIH community in welcoming her in the new role!