IC² Institute Delivers Future of Health Equity Conference Synthesis Solutions-oriented Conference
Following the successful Future of Health Equity Conference, we have released our conference synthesis. This concise report shares what expert panelists examined in relation to social determinants of health, workforce challenges, and the emergence of “well-being hubs.”
IC² Institute Launches Research to Advance the Well-Being Economy
Two faculty-led projects have been awarded seed funding to reduce quality of life disparities.
Toward a Well-being Economy: How IC2 is working to advance equity in social, economic & health systems
Leveraging research and creating programs that promote a well-being economy with shared economic prosperity, resiliency, sustainability and a growth model that is equitable from the outset.
IC2 Conference: The Future of Health Equity
Scholars, practitioners and funders come together to brainstorm a new vision for health equity.
Director’s Welcome Statement
Dr. S Craig Watkins is leading the institute into the future by crafting a new strategic direction, one that we call, “Towards a Well-Being Economy.”
Bureau of Business Research
BBR provides communities & policymakers with evidence-based socio-economic research for a stronger and more resilient Texas.
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Dell Medical School Making an Impact on Biomedical & Life Sciences Sector
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IC2 Institute launches new research initiative to advance the well-being economy
Two faculty-led projects that exemplify a commitment to “innovating well-being” have been awarded seed funding by the IC2 Institute, a “think-and-do tank” at The University of Texas at Austin. Joel Adler, M.D., MPH, assistant professor of surgery and...