A key part of our mission within the School of Public Health is to translate research discoveries that can benefit our community.  With a primary focus on conducting research of relevance to the needs of our local community, we seek to develop and translate evidence-based, sustainable approaches to health interventions, health services and health policy.  As an urban-serving university our research will focus on issues of health equity related to social and environmental justice that can reduce disparities in health outcomes. 

Our research activities will be further enhanced by merging the experience of the Center for Community Health with the additional expertise of our public health faculty.  In addition to renewed associations with campus and community partners, we strive to significantly impact local, state, and national public health priorities.