Founded in March 2000, the Schull Institute grew out of a series of community-based symposia on medical disparities in vulnerable populations. It was created to preserve the lifelong principles and accomplishments of world renowned geneticist and epidemiologist, Dr. William J. Schull.  The overarching mission of the Schull Institute is to “mentor future leaders to improve health care for vulnerable populations.” The long-term goals of the institute are to promote multidisciplinary community-based training and research within vulnerable populations; support an exchange of scholars at the national and international levels; mentor student altruism and a spirit of community service; provide technical advice to policy makers involved in the establishment of health care and research practices affecting vulnerable populations; and encourage academic, community, and industrial collaboration in developing communities and disseminating health care information and technology, locally, nationally and internationally.