In partnership with the community, the HEEAT Lab promotes health and health equity by developing culturally relevant interventions, engaging with the community throughout the research process, and implementing innovative, nurse-led models of health care delivery.

Led by Dr. Schenita Randolph, Nurse Scientist, the Lab focuses on health disparities in the Black community, especially around sexual health and HIV. Through research and education, our goal is to normalize conversations about racial discrimination, racial socialization, racial identity, stigma, and distrust—factors that have a major impact on the health of Black individuals and communities.