In an era of increasing social, economic, and environmental challenges, community resilience has become more critical than ever. Community-based research offers a powerful approach to understanding and addressing these challenges by actively involving community members and organizations in the research process. This research focus aims to utilize participatory tools in research, to study nonprofit organizations, strengthen community resilience, and inform policy development and evaluation.
In the quest to improve public health outcomes and foster well-being across diverse populations, it is crucial to adopt a holistic and integrated approach that leverages advances in health analytics, behavioral neuroscience, and biomarker identification. The focus aims to explore the intersection of these fields to better understand and address key health challenges, including infectious diseases, neurodiversity, the aging population, and the specific needs of marginalized groups such as individuals with access and functional needs and those dealing with addictions.