Our goal is to develop a holistic understanding of the health of individuals and populations and create feasible approaches to solving current and emerging public health and societal problems.
We study individuals across the life course, focus on health equity and addressing health disparities, and conduct both basic and applied research, including research on the translation of public health programs to real-world settings.
- Oregon State dog-training program helps increase physical activity among kids with disabilitiesChildren in the experimental group increased their moderate to vigorous physical activity by 17 minutes per day
- Kelly Chandler on work-family integration and justiceCollege of Health researcher examines work-life conflict, advocates for women and seeks solutions for a better future
- Marit Bovbjerg advances maternity care in the U.S.College of Health researcher works toward equitable and evidence-based practices
- Barefoot and minimal shoes may increase injury risk in young runnersOSU-Cascades kinesiology researchers find increased impact forces
- Home health care linked to increased hospice useĀ Findings suggest that early home health care may facilitate access to hospice care, resulting in greater comfort and support for individuals facing end-of-life decisions.
- Study sheds light on links between cognitive and motor skill development in children with autismCollege of Health researchers highlight the ways motor skills and cognitive skills develop in connection with each other in young children with autism.