Voicing Opportunities,
Community, Engagement
and Success

The VOCES Research Collective is a group of dynamic, interdisciplinary researchers at Rice University.
Our aim is to identify and address health and social disparities through evidence-based science and community-engaged practices. Our research is used to inform best practices, interventions and policies.

The VOCES Collective is a group of dynamic, interdisciplinary researchers at Rice University. Our aim is to identify and address health and social disparities through evidence-based science and community-engaged practices.
Our research is used to inform best practices, interventions and policies.

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The VOCES Research Collective

Using evidence-based science to address the health and social
needs of all communities

Research

We investigate the causes of health
and social disparities across
communities

Policy

We use our clinical research to
inform policies and promote health prosperity
within communities

Policy

We use our clinical research to
inform policies and health prosperity within communities

Advocacy

We amplify the voices of individuals,
communities and professionals

Advocacy

We amplify the voices of individuals,
communities and professionals

What is VOCES?

VOCES is a research collective that is dedicated to promoting health and social prosperity in our community. As a part of Rice University’s department of Psychological Sciences, our mission is to conduct health research, inform policy, and undertake intervention and advocacy efforts that promote healthier communities.

Our interdisciplinary team of researchers, students and community partners work together to identify the root cause of health disparities and develop solutions to reduce them. Our work spans a range of health issues including chronic illness and mental health.

We are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities through:



Rigorous Research



Meaningful Engagement



Effective Advocacy

What is VOCES?

VOCES is a research collective that is dedicated to promoting health and social prosperity in our community.

As a part of Rice University’s department of Psychological Sciences, our mission is to conduct health research, inform policy, and undertake intervention and advocacy efforts that promote healthier communities.

Our interdisciplinary team of researchers, students and community partners work together to identify the root cause of health disparities and develop solutions to reduce them.
Our work spans a range of health issues including chronic illness, mental health and substance abuse.

We are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities through:



Rigorous Research



Meaningful Engagment



Effective Advocacy

Since we started in 2014…