1. Opportunities for Small Businesses to Address Minority Health and Health Disparities Derrick C. Tabor, PhD, SBIR/STTR Program Official National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities

2. Vision The NIMHD envisions an America in which all populations will have an equal opportunity to live long, healthy and productive lives. Mission Lead scientific research to improve minority health and eliminate health disparities. How Plans, reviews, coordinates, and evaluates all minority health and health disparities research and activities of the National Institutes of Health Conducts and supports research on minority health and health disparities Promotes and supports the training of a diverse research workforce Translates and disseminates research information Fosters innovative collaborations and partnerships The Vision…

3. National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities The NIH defines health disparities as differences in the incidence, prevalence, morbidity, mortality, and burden of diseases and other adverse health outcomes that exist among specific population groups. What are Health Disparities?

4. National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Racial and Ethnic Minorities (including subpopulations): African Americans; American Indians/Alaska Natives; Asian Americans; Hispanic Americans; Native Hawaiians, and other U.S. Pacific Islanders Socioeconomically Disadvantaged; and Residents in Rural Areas. What Population Groups are of Interest?

5. National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Outreach is a core commitment Engage Communities (including Health Care Providers) in the Research Process Harness the Power and Insights of Diverse Communities Identify/Eliminate the Barriers these Communities Encounter Barriers: Cultural, Environmental, Economic, Physical, Knowledge Translate/Commercialize Research Findings Key Strategies

6. National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Findings Translation Commercialization The Challenge…

7. National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities The NIMHD & NIBIB RFA-EB-14-001 The NIMHD RFA-MD-13-009 Relevant Opportunities Beyond The Omnibus Solicitation

8. National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities The NIMHD and NIBIB Solicitation RFA-EB-14-001 This announcement supports proposals to develop medical devices, imaging systems, and other technologies that adequately address the healthcare needs of health disparity populations. A Unique SBIR based Opportunity

9. National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities RFA-EB-14-001 (Closed) Key Criteria: 1.Improvement over current quality of care 2.Effective 3.Affordable 4.Culturally Acceptable, and 5.Deliverable A Unique SBIR based Opportunity

10. National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities RFA-MD-13-009 (Announced 07/13; Closed August 19, 2013) Key Criteria: 1.Improvement over current quality of care 2.Effective 3.Affordable 4.Culturally Acceptable, and 5.Deliverable A Unique STTR based Opportunity

11. National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Current Status Number of Applications Received: 10-20 Scheduled Review Date: November 2013 NIMHD Advisory Council Review: February 2014 Expected Date of Earliest Awards: April 2014 RFA-MD-13-009

12. National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Questions?

13. National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities SBIR/STTR Contacts Vincent A. Thomas, Jr., MSW, MPA Program Manager Office: (301) 402-2516 Fax: (301) 480-4049 Email: vt5e@nih.gov Derrick C. Tabor, PhD Program Official Telephone: (301) 594-8950 Fax: (301) 480-4049 Email: dt103j@nih.gov Division of Scientific Programs NIMHD, NIH 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 20892-5465

14. National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities 6707 Democracy Blvd., Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 20892 http://www.nimhd.nih.gov (301) 402-1366