The Health Systems project team leverages primary clinic data to uncover why healthcare and resource disparities persist in resource-rich areas like Santa Monica.

Using de-identified patient intake responses from MPCCC, alongside CDC datasets, U.S. Census data, and local public health records, our members conduct rigorous, faculty-mentored research. Our goal is to identify critical service gaps and develop evidence-based strategies that empower Patient Health Advocates (PHAs) to better serve our community. Our members are involved in every stage of this research, from initial data collection and synthesis to presenting our findings at UCLA's Undergraduate Research Week.