UMCUniversity of Massachusetts Chan Medical School · Mathematics & Statistics
Translational Health Innovations Lab
Katherine F. Luzuriaga · Worcester, Massachusetts
Research Focus
Dr. Katherine Luzuriaga's lab focuses on bridging the gap between laboratory discoveries and real-world health solutions. They work with communities to identify health-related challenges and design innovative approaches to tackle them. Their goal is not only to advance clinical care but also to engage public partners and train future leaders in translational science.
translational sciencecommunity engagementclinical researchpublic healthdata analyticsworkforce developmentdigital toolshealth systemsevidence-based approaches
Research Aims
4AIM 01Promote community-centered health systems that engage participants and research teams.
AIM 02Develop digital tools that facilitate data sharing and actionable insights for research.
AIM 03Provide resources to enhance the quality and impact of translational research.
AIM 04Advance workforce skills in translational science through innovative education and training programs.
Skills the Lab Values
community health assessmentsdata integrationclinical trial designstatistical analysisbiostatisticsinformatics systems developmenteducational curriculum designparticipant recruitmentteam science collaboration
Output against the department
Publications1bottom 1% of dept.130th of 131
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Citations28bottom 1% of dept.130th of 131
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