Voicing Opportunities,
Community, Equity
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 historically marginalized communities

Research

We investigate the causes of health
and social disparities in diverse
communities

Policy

We use our clinical research to
inform policies and reduce health disparities
among underserved communities

Policy

We use our clinical research to
inform policies and reduce health disparities among underserved communities

Advocacy

We amplify the voices of marginalized
communities and professionals to
help reduce health inequities

Advocacy

We amplify the voices of marginalized communities, and professionals, to help reduce health inequities

What is VOCES?

VOCES is a research collective that is dedicated to addressing health and social disparities 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 health equity for all.

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. With a focus on underserved communities, 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:

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Rigorous Research



Meaningful Engagement



Effective Advocacy

What is VOCES?

VOCES is a research collective that is dedicated to addressing health and social disparities 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 health equity for all.

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…