Kathleen Rest

Kathleen Rest is an influential figure in the field of biomedical research and public health. She is recognized for her role in advancing scientific knowledge about health disparities and health equity. Rest has served in notable leadership positions, including as the director of the National Center for Research Resources at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Her work focuses on improving research practices and policies to ensure that all populations benefit from medical advances, making significant contributions to understanding how social factors affect health outcomes. Through her efforts, she promotes better health for diverse communities.