About IHA
The Institute for Health & Aging (IHA) draws on its rich history of interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement to address some of the most pressing health challenges of our time. The Institute is a major research hub within the School of Nursing, bringing together scientists, educators and researchers to advance social and nursing science at home and around the world.
We brought the intellectual capital, if you will, the brains of the best scholars, to work on these problems, and I say the possibilities.
Dr. Carroll Estes, IHA Founding Director, speaking on the establishment of IHA
1985 to 1998
Our Mission
IHA is dedicated to addressing health inequities and advancing well-being across the life course. We use community-engaged and interdisciplinary approaches to integrate social sciences into health innovation. Through investment in research, mentorship and policy translation, we are working toward a healthier society that values equity and collective impact.
Focus Areas
IHA's research portfolio is sorted into seven core focus areas:
- Women's Health
- Aging and Life Course Health
- Health and the Arts
- Equity Sciences
- Health Economics and Health Policy
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse
- Health Workforce
In addition to our seven core focus areas, our approach includes three foundational pillars:
- Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health
- Solutions Designed for People and Communities
- Purpose-Built Methods
