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Foundations of Health Research Center

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Foundations of Health Research Center

The Foundations of Health Research Center is dedicated to advancing research that elevates understanding and informs change about health disparities.

02/10/2026

Housing insecurity is a social determinant of health associated with worsening chronic health issues, elevated risk of mental health disorders, and limited access to healthcare.

At FHRC, we explore the pathways and mechanisms linking social factors and physical health across the lifespan, in children and adults. For more information, visit https://www.foundationsofhealth.org/

07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July from all of us here at FHRC!

09/04/2024

On some of our research projects we use an Endothelial machine. An endothelial machine measures heart health and so much more! Swipe through the photos below to learn more.

11/06/2023

In a 2020 study, we examined how community violence affects inflammation in youth. The research can be found at foundationsofhealth.org, in our library of free resources!

10/30/2023

Wishing you a happy Halloween from FHRC!

10/23/2023

In a recent study at FHRC, we looked at how discrimination impacts inflammation in youth of color. Check out the free research paper at foundationsofhealth.org , along with a whole library of other free resources!

10/16/2023

Did you know? Check out foundationsofhealth.org for more research findings!

09/18/2023

In a 2011 study, our researchers examined how maternal warmth is linked to inflammation levels for people who grew up in low socioeconomic status households. Find out more below!

05/20/2023

In a recently published study, our researchers found that harshness of childhood environment, measured by exposure to violence and neighborhood-level murder rate, was associated with more pronounced pro-inflammatory responses and worse clinical outcomes for youths with asthma. Unpredictability of environment was not significantly related to any outcomes.

05/12/2023

Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you to all the mothers who have participated in our studies! 😊

11/05/2021

Learn more about our research lab on our website at www.foundationsofhealth.org!

10/29/2021

Happy Halloween! We hope you have a fun, safe, and responsible weekend!

Address

1801 Maple Avenue, Suite 2450
Evanston, IL
60201

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.foundationsofhealth.org/

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The Foundations of Health Research Center believes in the power of research to inform change. Health is the foundation of life, and our center focuses on understanding the health effects of inequality. Accurately and holistically understanding issues around inequality is an important step to improving health for all. Through our health research, we plant the seeds of change to better the world around us. We are rooted in the values of compassion, respect, and approachability. We strive to ensure that our research center and team reflect these values.

Our research team is led by Northwestern University’s Dr. Edith Chen and Dr. Greg Miller. Our team includes faculty, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, post-baccalaureate staff, and undergraduates. Together, we seek to understand and ameliorate health disparities.

As part of our focus on health disparities, we explore the pathways and mechanisms linking social factors and physical health across the life span, in children and adults. We test the psychosocial and psychobiological pathways involved in the stress-health relationship in groups that have historically experienced disadvantage in our society. In parallel, we enlighten the health effects of resilience (i.e., why some individuals who experience adversity do not end up with poor health). As such, our research goals are groundbreaking and paramount foundations for the next generation of health research.