College of Public Health and Health Professions faculty members and students are conducting research projects that span basic science and animal research studies to randomized clinical trials and community interventions. These research initiatives inform practice and provide exceptional opportunities for students to participate in research and learn from the people creating the science.
PHHP faculty members are working on research projects close to home and in countries throughout the world on a diverse range of topics. Some focus areas include:
- Alcohol and substance abuse prevention and treatment
- Artificial intelligence
- Cancer
- Clinical and cognitive neuroscience
- Chronic disease prevention and treatment
- Computational biology, population genetics and genomics
- Dementia prevention
- Environmental toxicology
- Healthy aging
- Health outcomes and policy
- Infectious disease control
- Injury prevention and safety
- Neuromuscular disease
- One Health
- Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
- Substance use and prevention
Researcher spotlight video series
Jessica Kramer
Kramer’s YELL Lab creates and tests tools and interventions designed to empower youth and young adults with developmental disabilities.

Zhoumeng Lin
Lin develops advanced computational tools to study the effects of chemicals, nanoparticles, and drugs on human and animal health, aiming to improve health safety and risk assessment.

David Fuller
Fuller is working with a team of scientists and clinical experts to explore how pharmacologic intervention and increasing oxygen delivery can be beneficial to individuals with spinal cord injury.

Karen Hegland
Hegland conducts cutting-edge research on swallowing and upper airway disorders that result from neurodegenerative conditions.

Artificial intelligence
PHHP researchers are using AI technology to improve population health and treatment outcomes.
