The Center will conduct impactful research that builds knowledge toward the reduction and elimination of health disparities, especially as it relates to urban populations. It will be supported by School and University resources to ensure a strong foundation for research, interdisciplinary engagement across the university, and collaboration with leaders, communities, and organizations in metro Atlanta.

The Georgia State Prevention Research Center works with community organizations, state and local government, residents and other partners in the diverse city of Clarkston, Ga., to develop, implement and evaluate culturally and linguistically appropriate interventions to address the disparities and determinants of health for migrants and refugees and to disseminate this work at the community, states and national levels.