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New research finds racial disparity in use and access to medications for opioid use disorder

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Video Interviewing for a Large, National, Mental Health Study

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RTI launches new Center for Governance

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Anchoring Research

Transformative Research Unit for Equity

The Transformative Research Unit for Equity (TRUE) is an interdisciplinary team of dedicated experts leading a new way forward with equity-centered transformative research. This team produces transformative research that leverages power, influence, and resources to advance equity.​​

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Alzheimer's and Related Dementias

Dementia is a growing public health issue that impacts not only the individual who has been diagnosed, but also their families, caregivers, and communities.

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Our Experts

Sari B. Shuman

Sari B. Shuman
Kate Gordon

Kate Gordon
By The Numbers

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estimated cost of dementia in 2019

> 0 million

people ages 65 or older had dementia in 2020

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Policy Research

Using NIBRS data to estimate crime reported to law enforcement
Environment

P-commerce Holds Opportunities for Economic Growth
Advanced Technology, Innovation and Commercialization

Making Digital Payment Options More Accessible in Rural and Crisis Areas
Analytical Laboratory Sciences, Environment

CARES Lab: Fostering Environmental Justice and Health Research – An Expert Interview

COVID-19 Experts Available for Interview

Epidemiology

Pia MacDonald, PhD, is focused on strengthening countries’ capacities to prevent, detect, and respond to disease outbreaks. She can speak to the global impact and threat of COVID-19.

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Misinformation

Brian Southwell, PhD, is an expert on the spread of misinformation and how to best counter it. Misinformation has heavily impacted the COVID-19 pandemic and the public’s perception of the virus.

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Global Vaccination Efforts

Richard Reithinger, PhD, Vice President of Global Health, can discuss global COVID-19 vaccination planning, vaccine disparities and whether a third dose or booster shot should be prioritized in the United States.

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Racial Disparity

LaShawn Glasgow is the Director of Community and Workplace Health at RTI. Dr. Glasgow is available to comment on COVID-19’s impact on the health of racial and ethnic minority groups across the U.S.

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RTI is an independent nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Explore the work RTI does across our diverse services and capabilities, practice areas, centers, and emerging issues by using the dropdown below

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RTI Center for Climate Solutions
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COVID-19 Research + Response
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Global Health