NIMHD: Women's Health and Health Equity Program

Thursday, October 1, 2026 11:00am - Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:00pm

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Event Location: 
BioVenture eLab (1157 York Ave) and Zoom
Event Description: 

You are invited to join us on Thursday, October 1, from 11:00am–12:00pm, when CDR Michael Banyas, USPHS, M.P.A., M.A., Health Specialist at the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), will visit Weill Cornell Medicine’s campus. NIMHD has a special interest in women’s health and solutions to address health disparities.

The session will take place at BioVenture eLab, a part of Weill Cornell Medicine Enterprise Innovation, and will also be available via Zoom.

During the session, CDR Banyas will provide an overview of NIMHD programs and funding opportunities, including:

  • New and current funding programs
  • Reauthorization highlights
  • Application tips and suggestions
  • Commercialization resources for applicants and awardees

This will be a great opportunity for WCM faculty, researchers, and members of the broader NYC scientific community to learn more about NIMHD resources.

Please register here

If you have any questions, please reach out to Loren Busby, Director, BioVenture eLab, at lob4002@med.cornell.edu