Research
Advancing Health Through Research That Matters
At the College of Health Sciences, research is not separate from education – it is embedded within it. Our faculty and students work together to generate evidence that improves patient care, advances health equity, and strengthens healthcare systems. Whether in clinical, behavioral, or community settings, our research is designed to produce real-world impact.
Why Research at CHS Is Different
Integrated into your education
Research is embedded into program curricula through capstones, scholarly projects, and faculty collaboration.
Focused on real-world impact
Our work addresses pressing healthcare challenges, including access to care, health disparities, and system-level outcomes.
Interdisciplinary by design
Students and faculty collaborate across programs, reflecting the team-based nature of modern healthcare.
Mentorship-driven
Faculty actively guide students through the research process—from idea development to dissemination.
Our mission is to provide evidence for best practice in healthcare and education, to establish collaborative research within the university and with the clinical community, and to disseminate our findings through scholarly peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
To be recognized as innovative leaders in interprofessional, clinical, and educational research.
The College of Health Sciences (CHS) will develop a research program that achieves the following goals:
- Provide evidence for best practice in healthcare and education.
- Develop collaborative research projects with other professions and/or community agencies.
- Enhance the reputation of the programs and faculty through peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
Research at CHS is organized around areas of high impact in healthcare:
Community Health
Enhancing the health and well-being of communities through prevention, education, and improved access to primary care and medications, particularly in underserved areas.
Educational Research
Enhancing educational practices through evidence-based methods, fostering improved learning environments and increasing both student and patient engagement.
Clinical & Translational Research
Improving patient outcomes through evidence-based clinical practices and bench-to-bedside.
Integrated Behavioral Health
A key component of research at CHS is the Institute for Integrated Behavioral Health Research (IIBHR), which serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research in behavioral health.
Research in California
