Georgia State University, a leading urban research institution located in Atlanta, Georgia, has committed to a long-term, multi-million dollar investment to support a world-class, interdisciplinary urban health research program focused on the amelioration of health disparities that confront urban communities. The Partnership for Urban Health Research represents a university-wide commitment involving the Colleges of Health and Human Sciences, Arts and Sciences, and Law. Georgia State has recruit 16 faculty members in various departments of the Colleges and offers expanded graduate education and research opportunities. Initial research efforts have been directed at Chronic Disease and Aging, HIV/AIDS and Infectious Diseases, Injury and Violence, and Substance Abuse and Mental Health. Information about the university can be found at the Georgia State website.