Research

From Inquiry to Impact

Advancing justice through inquiry grounded in lived experience and structural analysis

At Health Justice, we lead and collaborate on research that explores the structural drivers of health inequities and informs the design of more just health systems. Our work spans participatory studies, qualitative and mixed-methods research, and applied projects that examine how policies, technologies, and institutional practices impact historically marginalized communities.We design studies that surface actionable insights and support meaningful change in policy, practice, and systems.

Our Approach

Health Justice embraces a unique collaborative consulting model that maximizes the strengths of our multidisciplinary team. In addition to leading original research initiatives, we serve as trusted consultants and subject matter experts on a wide range of health equity–focused projects. We work alongside partners to bring rigor, context, and justice-rooted analysis to every phase of the research process.

Our team has collaborated with academic institutions, public health agencies, and community-based organizations to support research that centers community priorities and challenges dominant approaches to how knowledge is created, interpreted, and applied.

Our Leadership

Dr. Oni Blackstock, founder and Executive Director of Health Justice, is a nationally recognized physician-researcher with a distinguished track record of leading NIH- and CDC-funded initiatives. Her scholarship and leadership have shaped the evidence base for HIV prevention and care, health equity, and health systems transformation. Under her guidance, Health Justice continues to lead and contribute to research projects that inform real-world strategies and elevate the experiences of those most impacted by injustice.