In a groundbreaking stride for higher education and community health, Texas Southern University (TSU) has been awarded a five-year, $21.5 million U54 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) — the largest extramural research award in the university’s history. This landmark grant establishes TSU as a national leader in biomedical, socio-behavioral, and clinical research, while also positioning it as a powerhouse for developing the next generation of minority scientists, health professionals, and innovators.

The funding will support the Center for Biomedical and Health Research (CBMHR) at TSU, co-led by an elite team of researchers: Dr. Esther Arike Olaleye, Ph.D., MPH (Principal Investigator), Dr. Huan Xie, Ph.D. (Principal Investigator), and Dr. Dong Liang, Ph.D. (Program Direct

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