The Larson Institute for Health Impact, housed within the University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health, translates academic research into actionable community practices that improve public health outcomes.
Through community engagement and workforce development, we build public health capacity, support state systems and mobilize community partners to advance community health and well-being.
The Larson Institute envisions a future where academic research and community practice are seamlessly integrated to create lasting, measurable improvements in health and well-being for all communities.
Launched in 2015, the Larson Institute sits within the School of Public Health at the University of Nevada, Reno, in the space between public health academic research and community practice.
The Institute partners with community leaders, best in class researchers, educators, and clinicians across the UNR Schools of Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, and across Northern Nevada.
Our team brings together diverse expertise from across the University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health and our community partners. Each member of the Larson Institute is dedicated to advancing research, training, and collaboration that improve health outcomes across Nevada.
We welcome partnerships towards strengthening public health systems. We support state and local agencies, community organizations, and individuals by offering services such as data collection, analysis and visualization; strategic conference and convening planning; and public health program implementation and evaluation. Whether you’re looking to build workforce capacity, assess impact, or translate research into actionable community practice, our team is ready to partner with you. To explore collaboration opportunities, please contact us
