Our mission is to bridge research, practice and policy to improve community health and achieve equity.
The Prevention Research Center in St. Louis (PRC-StL) explores behaviors that place people at risk for chronic diseases such as obesity, cancer and diabetes. Center researchers conduct and share research on physical activity, policy, the built environment, and the translation of evidence into public health practice, while placing particular emphasis on vulnerable populations.
Student Spotlight: Masoomeh Faghankhani
Masoomeh Faghankhani is a Research Assistant at the PRC, graduating with her MPH from the Brown School at WashU in May 2024. Originally from Tehran, Iran, Masoomeh says “I envision myself as a dedicated research scholar and practitioner in the field of public mental and behavioral health, deeply committed to enhancing the wellbeing and peace of individuals grappling with mental and behavioral health challenges. My passion lies in utilizing community-based, evidence-driven interventions and advocating for policy reforms to achieve this goal.”
Welcome to our new PRC members
The D4DS Planner has Officially Launched
Looking for a PRC team member?
View bios for all PRC faculty, staff and students
Looking for a current project?
See all of the exciting projects going on at the PRC.