Prevention Research Center
Overview
The Prevention Research Center is one of a network of academic research centers funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to achieve local and national health objectives focused on gaining knowledge about the best methodologies for solving the nation's obstinate health problems.
Leadership
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ PRC is headed by the principal investigator and the center director with the associate center director, core research principal investigator, four assistant directors in the areas of community development, research, evaluation and cancer prevention, and a research administrator.
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ PRC Celebrates 20th Anniversary
On August 15, 2019, the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ
PRC celebrated a twenty-year history of conducting community-based participatory research,
evaluation and other related health initiatives co-created by community residents
and leaders - locally, across the state, nation and the globe. Read more.
PRC Newsletter
Please stay up to date with our work by reviewing the newsletters.
Funded Initiatives and Collaborations
PRC has several funded research projects, initiatives and collaborations designed to focus on eliminating heath disparities and improving the health of the communities, thereby advancing health equity.
Morehouse School of Medicine Prevention Research Center Core Research Project: H.A.P.P.Y (2014-2019)
PRC News
Find information regarding upcoming PRC events and relevant prevention research and community news.
Dissemination
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ PRC serves as a resource to communities and professionals seeking to learn more about community based participatory research.
- Implementation Science | Morehouse School of Medicine (msm.edu)
- The CDC Prevention Research Centers Program (2014-2019 Network)
- Prevention is Smart
- Community Coalition Board (CCB) Satisfaction Survey
- Community Health Needs & Assets Assessment Brief
- Community Health Needs Assessment Survey (2012-2013)