Yale Biological Embedding, Global Research & Intervention Network (BEGIN)
Mission Statement
The Yale Biological Embedding, Global Research & Intervention Network (BEGIN) seeks to better understand the biological embedding of adversity and mobilize this new knowledge to inform health policy. In doing so, we seek to improve health outcomes for families across socioeconomic gradients and sociocultural contexts. To achieve this goal, we will build a network of colleagues bridging biological, social, and political sciences to ensure that we are well-positioned to effect meaningful change in the health and well-being of families locally and internationally.
As a foundation for engagement, the BEGIN Faculty Network is guided by the following principles:
- Commitment to Health, Environmental and Economic (Triple Bottom Line) Justice: advance racial, health, environmental, environmental and income equity
- Strengthen alignment with Environmental Sustainability & Resiliency, Social Determinants of Health, Stressors and Adversity
Faculty Network Spotlight
To improve health outcomes for children and families across socioeconomic gradients and sociocultural contexts, it is crucial to understand biological embedding of adversity and mobilize this new knowledge to inform health policy. This understanding is especially timely during changes in presidential administrations. Accordingly, the Yale Biological Embedding, Global Research & Intervention Network (BEGIN) Faculty Network of the Yale Institute for Global Health convened a facilitated dialogue on November 4th to launch a new project, “New BEGINnings: Presidential Policy Platform,” which seeks to embed health equity in federal initiatives by advancing policies that promote health and well-being for children and families.