Applied Research
Applied work at the lab focuses on translating research on health and social development systems into forms that can inform real decisions.
This work is carried out in collaboration with public agencies, service providers, and community organizations. Applied projects inform the lab’s research agenda while respecting the independence of scientific inquiry.
Current projects include access and prioritization systems, service coordination, referral networks, and data infrastructure to support institutional learning.
Forms of engagement
Collaborative Research Projects
Joint research efforts centered on clearly defined system-level questions, often involvin shared data, co-development of analytical tools, and iterative exchange between research and practice.
Collaborative Research Projects
Longer-term collaborations in which researchers work closely with partner institutions to support decision-making, system redesign, and learning over time.
Workshops and Working Sessions
Focused engagements that bring together researchers and practitioners to clarify problems, align perspectives, and identify paths forward.