LJE Research that centers justice, equity, and lived experience.
The LJE program partners with historically underrepresented communities to conduct research that is transparent, compensated, and built on mutual respect.
LJE was founded on the belief that meaningful research starts with community trust. Every study is co-designed with participants, ensuring your voice shapes not just the data, but the questions themselves. We prioritize consent, transparency, and fair compensation at every step.
Our research, recognized
Stories from the research.
Understanding cardiovascular risk in Black adults
A 3-year longitudinal study exploring socioeconomic and environmental factors behind cardiovascular disease disparities.
Understanding cardiovascular risk in Black adults
A 3-year longitudinal study exploring socioeconomic and environmental factors behind cardiovascular disease disparities.
Mental health access in Latino communities
Examining barriers to mental health services and building a community-informed care model.
Mental health access in Latino communities
Examining barriers to mental health services and building a community-informed care model.
A track record you can trust.
Browse completed studies and their outcomes. Each report is written in plain language so the communities who participated can understand — and benefit from — the results.
Backed by organizations who believe in this work
Your time has value. We honor that.
All LJE participants receive fair compensation for their time and contributions. We believe that asking for someone's data without acknowledgment is not community partnership — it's extraction. Here's how our compensation model works.
Upcoming Events
Browse upcoming study sessions, community info nights, and onboarding events. All sessions are free to attend and available in multiple formats — in-person and virtual.
Study Cardiovascular Health
Community Feedback Forum
Participant: Your Rights in Research
Mental Health: Open Enrollment Day
Community Health Info Night
The numbers behind the mission.
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Policies influenced
Community members who have enrolled in at least one LJE research study since our founding.
Participants enrolled
Community members who have enrolled in at least one LJE research study since our founding.
Studies completed
Community members who have enrolled in at least one LJE research study since our founding.
The LJE Research Lab Team
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Internships
Connecting willing community members to ethical, compensated research studies that benefit them directly.
Volunteer
Connecting willing community members to ethical, compensated research studies that benefit them directly.
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