Lorraine Reitzel
Professor and HRI Co-founder
Department of Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences
I direct the Social Determinants and Health Disparities Lab at the University of Houston. My research program focuses on better understanding the social determinants of health and health risk behaviors - and the specific biopsychosocial mechanisms that account for disparities in health risk behaviors and health outcomes - with an emphasis on generating highly translational results that can be used to inform policy and intervention. Much of my work is focused on addressing health disparities related to tobacco use, alone or comorbid with other substance dependence and health risk behaviors, among low socioeconomic status (SES) groups.
Research Areas
- Basic Biomedical Science
- Stress Neurobiology
- Mental Health and Substance Use and Abuse
- Substance Use and Abuse
- Community-Based Implementation Strategies
- Prevention and Treatment
- Social Determinants of Health Behavior
- Environmental Predictors
- Racism and Discrimination
- Risk-Factors for Chronic Diseases
News
August 15, 2022
"They're forming a Wellness Hub" TTTF's Outreach partner Home of Living Faith gives back to Texas rural communities
March 24, 2022
UH Distinguished Professor paves the way for 13 Travel Awards for students and peers (headed to AAHB and SRNT Conferences)
March 15, 2022
February 24, 2022