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Jackson Heart Study

About the Jackson Heart Study

Our Collaborative Mission

The Jackson Heart Study (JHS) is a collaborative effort involving Tougaloo College, Jackson State University, the Mississippi State Department of Health, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The Jackson Heart Study receives support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Research on Minority Health (ORMH) and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Within the Jackson Heart Study, Tougaloo College serves as the Undergraduate Training and Education Center (UTEC). UTEC's role in the JHS is to prepare students for careers in the biomedical and health sciences. The UTEC sponsors two programs: the Scholars Program for undergraduate students and the SLAM Program for high school students.

Cardiovascular Research

Leading groundbreaking research on cardiovascular disease in African American communities to understand and prevent heart-related health issues.

Scientific Excellence

Conducting world-class biomedical research studies that contribute to our understanding of cardiovascular health and disease prevention.

Student Training

Preparing the next generation of biomedical researchers through comprehensive training programs for high school and undergraduate students.

Our Mission

The purpose of the Jackson Heart Study Training and Education Center is to train those underrepresented in biomedical science to carry out medical research studies like the Jackson Heart Study.

Our Goals

The specific goals of the Undergraduate Training and Education Center are to:

Student Preparation

Create a pool of well-trained high school students who, upon entering college, can successfully complete undergraduate, and graduate or professional degrees in the health professions and public health.

Academic Foundation

Introduce a program of college courses to prepare the students to pursue advanced studies toward public health and epidemiology.

Hands-On Experience

Involve the students in hands-on experiences to create interest in public health careers.

Professional Development

Provide basic epidemiology backgrounds for health care professionals.

Summer Programs

SLAM Program

The SLAM program's goal is to provide a large pool of well-trained high school students who, upon entering college, can successfully complete the curriculum requirements at an undergraduate college and have the necessary background and interest to pursue careers related to cardiovascular disease. Tougaloo College's summer workshops are designed to provide excellent preparation for success in higher studies and to pursue advanced degrees in health professions.

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Scholars Program

The Scholars Program provides undergraduate students at Tougaloo College with opportunities to learn about careers in public health and other health disciplines. The Scholars Program provides students with intensive reading and math prep so that they are more prepared for graduate and professional school entrance exams, such as the MCAT and GRE. Scholars also conduct research and participate in hands-on training under the mentorship of experienced researchers.

Apply for Scholars Program

Meet Our Team

Our dedicated team of researchers and educators are committed to advancing cardiovascular health research and training the next generation of biomedical scientists.

Mailing Address

Tougaloo College
Jackson Heart Study
500 West County Line Road
Tougaloo, MS 39174

Join Our Mission

Ready to advance cardiovascular health research and pursue a career in biomedical sciences? Explore our programs and learn how you can become part of the Jackson Heart Study community.

Apply to Join Scholars Program