Tougaloo College

 Tougaloo College, a historically Black college in Mississippi, is actively involved in public health research and education, often collaborating with other institutions. Below are some highlights related to Tougaloo's public health initiatives and connections to Alabama:

• Collaborations in Public Health Research: Tougaloo College has a longstanding partnership with Brown University. Recently, students from both institutions studied the community health impacts of a wood pellet manufacturing plant in rural Mississippi. This research focused on rural public health challenges and was presented to community members and at health conferences1.

• Health Disparities Research: Wendy White, a researcher associated with Tougaloo College, serves as the Principal Investigator for the Jackson Heart Study Undergraduate Training and Education Center. Her work focuses on health disparities research and mentoring students in public health careers2.

• Training Programs: Tougaloo College participates in initiatives like the UCLA-Tougaloo Public Health Scholars Training Program, which helps students develop research skills by working with faculty on projects such as data collection and manuscript preparation3.

• Connections to Alabama: While there is no direct mention of a Tougaloo researcher specifically based in Alabama, there are ties between Tougaloo's public health efforts and broader regional collaborations. For example, Alabama institutions like the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) are also heavily involved in public health research, including health disparities5.