NINR's research lenses are a key part of our research framework. Each lens is a perspective through which to examine a wide variety of health challenges. Discover research, funding, and other announcements aligned with each of the lenses in NINR's strategic plan.
Health Equity
The health equity lens aims to reduce and ultimately eliminate the systemic and structural inequities that place some at an unfair, unjust, and avoidable disadvantage in attaining their full health potential.
Social Determinants of Health
Research through the social determinants of health (SDOH) lens identifies effective approaches to improve health and quality of life by addressing the conditions in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, and age.
Population and Community Health
The population and community health lens addresses critical health challenges at a macro level that persistently affect groups of people with shared characteristics.
Prevention and Health Promotion
Research through the prevention and health promotion lens aims to prevent disease and promote health through the continuum of prevention – from primordial to tertiary.
Systems and Models of Care
The systems and models of care lens addresses clinical organizational and policy challenges through new systems and models of care.