welcome to h.e.l.p.e.r

Welcome to our research lab!
We are the Health Equity Lab for Paternal Education and Research.

Our mission & VISION

our mission

We are committed to advancing Black paternal health through collaborative research, education, and community engagement. Our lab creates inclusive spaces where scholars, fathers, and community stakeholders work together to strengthen the health and fathering capacity of Black men and boys. Grounded in health equity, resilience, and cross-cultural approaches, we leverage existing community assets to promote holistic well-being across the life course.

our Vision

We envision a future where Black men are empowered to take ownership of their reproductive health and fatherhood journeys. By centering paternal contributions in maternal and child health, we aim to foster healthier families and communities. Our work strives toward a reproductively just society that recognizes and supports the global roles of men in reproductive decision-making through transformative research, education, advocacy, and policy change.

Focus Areas
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Black Paternal Health
Fatherhood & Health
Men's Health
Maternal & Child Health
Preconception Health
Reproductive Health
Health Equity
Community Engaged Research
Quantitative, Qualitative & Mixed methods approach

Resources
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The Dad Resource Hub

our current research

our current research

OUR research

These are our recent and ongoing research projects

our Team

meet our team

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adaobi anakwe
Principal Investigator
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Research Assistant
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Research Assistant/Lab
Co-ordinator
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taquioia green
Undergrad Research Assistant
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triny efanga
mPH Student
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COLLEEN KAZOKAS
mPH Student
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mPH Student
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mPH Student
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mPH Student
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mPH Student
JOAN WANGUI WANYAMA
PhD Student, UNC

research products & PUBLICATIONS