Research

IHEER’s research expertise encompasses evidence-based, community-centered inquiry across seven core domains.

Collectively, this expertise enables IHEER to address systemic inequities through rigorous, actionable research—from hyperlocal CBPR projects to multinational policy evaluations—driving scalable solutions for underserved communities worldwide.

Core Domains

Culturally Tailored Intervention Development

Designing and evaluating participatory, equity-driven programs (e.g., maternal health, behavioral health, cancer prevention) for underserved populations, with proven models like Keepin’ it R.E.A.L. and smoking cessation initiatives.

Health Policy & Federal Program Evaluation

Analyzing policy impacts, optimizing federal health initiatives (CMS/CDC/ASPR), and assessing equity integration in public health systems using advanced quantitative/qualitative analytics.

Global Health Crisis Epidemiology & Response

Studying infectious disease dynamics (HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, Malaria), outbreak mitigation strategies, and vaccine equity in low-resource settings through mixed-method field research.

Social and Behavioral Science & Implementation Research

Investigating behavior change models, organizational decision-making, and scalability of R&D innovations in healthcare systems and NGOs.

Digital Health Technology & Impact Analytics

Pioneering tech-driven interventions (e.g., No Smokin’ Hood platform) and evaluating digital tool efficacy, accessibility, and user engagement in diverse populations.

Social Determinants & Community Advocacy

Examining housing equity, resource allocation, and grassroots mobilization’s role in health outcomes via community-based participatory research (CBPR) and grant-funded pilots.

Participatory Methodologies & Ethnographic Inquiry

Advancing mixed-method approaches, including ethnodrama and stakeholder-driven data synthesis, to capture nuanced health disparities and intervention efficacy.