CPHE Research Lab
Advancing Health Equity Through Research and Collaboration
The Center for Population Health and Equity (CPHE) Research Lab supports students, faculty and community partners across Kansas City and Joplin in conducting research that improves understanding of health challenges and advances health equity across the Missouri, Kansas and beyond.
Research Expertise that Supports Discovery and Impact
The CPHE Research Lab serves as a collaborative resource for population health research at Kansas City University (KCU). The Lab brings together epidemiologists, data analysts and biostatisticians who provide research support, guidance and expertise.
From developing research questions and analyzing data to interpreting findings and translating results into actionable insights, the Research Lab helps strengthen research efforts that address health challenges and promote health equity.
Partner With Us
Whether you’re a student beginning a research project or a community organization exploring a research opportunity, the CPHE Research Lab provides support to help move ideas forward.
Students
Students can connect with us for guidance on research design, data analysis, interpretation and other research needs.
Community Partners
The Research Lab collaborates with health systems, organizations and community stakeholders to support research efforts that address important health issues across the region.
Exploring Health Challenges Impacting Our Communities
Health of the Heartland is a CPHE initiative that examines key factors influencing health outcomes across Kansas City, Joplin and communities throughout the Midwest.
Through research, data analysis and evidence-based resources, Health of the Heartland highlights health issues affecting the populations KCU serves and provides information to help communities, health professionals and decision makers better understand opportunities to improve health equity.
Explore Research on Key Health Topics
KCU students contribute to Health of the Heartland by developing fact sheets that synthesize research and publicly available data on important health topics.