Data Equity

Our center is committed to promoting data equity as an important pathway to health equity. We recognize that impactful research requires intentional inclusion throughout each stage of the data life cycle —from formulating research questions to study design, analysis, and knowledge dissemination.

Our work aims to:

• Center the voices and experiences of communities most impacted by our research
• Contextualize our research within historical and social frameworks
• Align research efforts with communities’ needs and priorities

Our approach prioritizes:

• Representative and diverse data collection
• Rigorous bias mitigation throughout the data life cycle
• Transparent documentation of processes at each stage of research
• Equitable access to data, tools, and research findings
• Meaningful community engagement throughout the research process

We foster a vibrant community of practice through health data science events, resource sharing, and convergent interdisciplinary collaboration. By embedding data equity into our core mission, we strive to conduct responsible research that serves and respects the communities who shape our work.