Programs & Partnerships

Risk Less. Do More.

Cobb Institute Partners with HHS for 24/25 vaccination campaign: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Pan Respiratory Virus (PRV) Public Education Campaign (PEC), also called Risk Less. Do More., is a national, integrated effort to increase awareness of, confidence in, and uptake of vaccines that reduce severe illness from influenza (flu), COVID-19, and the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in at-risk populations.

Learn more about the campaign

Equitable Breakthroughs in Medicine Development

Equitable Breakthroughs in Medicine Development (EQBMED) and the W. Montague Cobb Institute are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership aimed at creating an equitable and more diverse clinical trial landscape, from participant to provider.

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CDC & NMA Cooperative Agreement

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Announces continuation of Cooperative Agreement with National Medical Association (NMA) and W. Montague Cobb Institute to Increase Vaccination Coverage Across Racial and Ethnic Adult Populations Experiencing Disparities.

The continuation of the cooperative agreement perpetuates working partnerships established in 2021.

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Announcements

The Student National Medical Association AMEC 2025: AMEC 2025 will be held in person in St. Louis, MO at the America's Center from April 16-20, 2025. This years theme is Higher: Surpassing, Optimizing, Advancing and Reimagining our Purpose. The Cobb Institute will be convening a Cobb Scholars workshop and exhibit. MORE INFORMATION

The Winn CDA provides $120K/year salary support for 2 years. Funding is to protect 40% of the Scholars’ time and effort for program participation. Application Deadline is May 12. Apply: https://winnawards.smapply.io/prog/winncda/ More info: https://winnawards.org/winn-cda/

Save the date: The Cobb Institute Annual Lecture & Symposium July 19, 2025
At the NMA Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly, July 19 - 23, Chicago. "The Role of Systemic Racism in Research Practices and Healthcare Outcomes: A Look at the Emerging Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI)" DETAILS & PRE-REGISTRATION

Podcast highlights: Dr. Cedric Bright discusses his journey from Brown to Duke University, the Durham VA, and the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, with podcast host Dr. Randall Morgan.

Heart-to-Heart: Video recording of the webinar with Dr. Quinn Capers (Howard University), Dr. Elizabeth Ofili (Morehouse College), and Dr. Randall Morgan (Cobb Institute) is available here. Get expert insights on heart health, prevention tips, and the latest in cardiovascular care—all in a relaxed and engaging discussion. Don’t miss this important conversation about cardiovascular health.

Just published in Journal of the National Medical Association: The IMF/NMA medical student mentorship program in health equity in multiple myeloma is sponsored by the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) and the Cobb Institute's Cobb Scholars. Article: https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1ka586M-e2NnX

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