The Research Program within the Paul Farmer Collaborative brings together scholars, practitioners, and communities across borders to conduct research that drives meaningful, equitable, and actionable change. Rooted in Dr. Paul Farmer’s belief that “research and service can, and should, go hand in hand,” our collaborative research efforts aim to close the gap between knowledge and justice.
The model of a teaching hospital, which links research to teaching and service is what’s missing in global health.
-Dr. Paul Farmer
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The Collaborative’s research initiatives address the structural, social, and clinical drivers of health inequities. We support and connect interdisciplinary teams of researchers across partner institutions to: Conduct community-engaged, implementation-focused research Co-design studies with local partners, ensuring research is relevant and respectful Advance social medicine and health systems science, informed by lived experience Translate findings into policy and practice, with community input and shared ownership Research areas include: Social determinants of health and structural violence Health systems strengthening and workforce development Infectious disease and noncommunicable disease management Mental health, maternal health, and health equity metrics Climate change and its impact on health in vulnerable populations Key pillars of our approach: Local leadership: Research is guided by community and institutional priorities Shared authorship and recognition: All collaborators are equal contributors Capacity building: We strengthen local research infrastructure and mentorship Ethical engagement: All research centers justice, transparency, and dignity Who Can Participate Researchers, clinicians, students, and community leaders affiliated with member institutions of the Paul Farmer Collaborative are welcome to participate. We prioritize projects that involve multi-country, cross-institutional teams, especially those that include LMIC leadership and community-based partners. Ideal collaborators: Work in disciplines related to health equity, social medicine, or global health Embrace participatory, community-based, or interdisciplinary research methods Are committed to mentorship and the equitable distribution of research resources.
The Collaborative’s research initiatives address the structural, social, and clinical drivers of health inequities. We support and connect interdisciplinary teams of researchers across partner institutions to: Conduct community-engaged, implementation-focused research Co-design studies with local partners, ensuring research is relevant and respectful Advance social medicine and health systems science, informed by lived experience Translate findings into policy and practice, with community input and shared ownership Research areas include: Social determinants of health and structural violence Health systems strengthening and workforce development Infectious disease and noncommunicable disease management Mental health, maternal health, and health equity metrics Climate change and its impact on health in vulnerable populations Key pillars of our approach: Local leadership: Research is guided by community and institutional priorities Shared authorship and recognition: All collaborators are equal contributors Capacity building: We strengthen local research infrastructure and mentorship Ethical engagement: All research centers justice, transparency, and dignity Who Can Participate Researchers, clinicians, students, and community leaders affiliated with member institutions of the Paul Farmer Collaborative are welcome to participate. We prioritize projects that involve multi-country, cross-institutional teams, especially those that include LMIC leadership and community-based partners. Ideal collaborators: Work in disciplines related to health equity, social medicine, or global health Embrace participatory, community-based, or interdisciplinary research methods Are committed to mentorship and the equitable distribution of research resources.
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