The Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods (PRCHN) will co-sponsor a presentation on “Tobacco and Health Inequities” Friday, May 1, from noon to 1 p.m. in Biomedical Research Building, Room 105 (Frohring Auditorium).
David Wetter, professor and Elma W. Schneider Chair in Psychology at Rice University, will deliver the presentation. His work is targeted at eliminating disparities in health-related behavior through translational research. Wetter’s specific research focuses include:
- theoretical models of addictive and cancer risk behaviors;
- the development and evaluation of theoretically based interventions; and
- translational research to implement and disseminate those interventions in real world settings.
His research spans the continuum from cells to society and focuses on high-risk and underserved populations, with a major focus on low socioeconomic status individuals, minorities and women.
For more information, call 216.844.1862 or email Bonnie.West@case.edu.