Principal Investigator of Lab and Team: Lorraine R. Reitzel, PhD, FAAHB, FSRNT
Distinguished Professor of Education, University of Houston
Social Determinants/Health Disparities Laboratory.
We are focused on better understanding how the social and environmental context affects people's health and health behaviors, with a focus on groups of people that disproportionately suffer poor health outcomes.
WE PARTNER WITH
COMMUNITIES.
The Social Determinants / Health Disparities Laboratory works in
partnership with community groups
and organizations both locally and
across the state.
WE VALUE THE DIVERSITY
AROUND US.
The Social Determinants / Health Disparities Laboratory values and
respects the diversity of the communities and students we
work with.
WE IMPROVE COMMUNITY
HEALTH.
The Social Determinants / Health Disparities Laboratory has affected the lives of thousands of Texans through its research and prevention initiatives.
WE PROVIDE
OPPORTUNITIES.
The Social Determinants / Health Disparities Laboratory works with undergraduate and graduate students to provide research experiences and opportunities to positively affect the health of the individuals and communities around us.
