Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research
Conducting research to develop, evaluate and disseminate health promotion and disease prevention programs in diverse settings and populations.
Research
Our school's research centers have a long history of working with communities to create the tools, programs and information that lead to healthier lives. The school is home to 17 research centers spanning a wide range of research interests, and over 20 research labs led by faculty. Students are encouraged to engage with research opportunities based on their interests, academic and career aspirations.
Affiliated Research Centers
Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living
Advancing health and healthy living for children and families through cutting-edge research, innovative community-based programs, and dissemination of evidence-based practices.
Center for Community Health Impact
Working to coordinate, connect, support, and increase the success of Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) initiatives at all levels of the social ecological environment.
We offer a supportive and thriving research culture, including many grant-funded projects and high-profile collaborations with other health and community organizations. Our department is also affiliated with the Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living, and the Center For Community Health Impact, all of which offer additional opportunities for leadership and enriching experiences.
Our research interests and efforts include but are not limited to
- Adolescent vaccination
- Adolescent and young adult cancer
- Adolescent sexual and reproductive health
- Cancer prevention and control
- Cancer survivorship
- Childhood obesity prevention
- Chronic disease management
- Dental health for children
- HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention
- Maternal and child health
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Nutrition and food security
- Physical activity
- Reproductive health
- Sexual and gender minority health
- Substance use prevention and recovery
- Violence and injury prevention