The Center for Interdisciplinary Population and Health Research (CIPHR) designs, supports, and conducts innovative research and evaluations to improve population health. The Center’s focus is on improving patient-centered outcomes, partnering with communities, addressing health disparities, educating, training & mentoring, implementing & evaluating evidence-informed interventions, and disseminating findings.

Connecting Research, Data, and Community to Improve Public Health

Population health research explores how social, environmental, and behavioral factors affect the health of entire communities. By identifying the root causes of health disparities and testing solutions, our researchers aim to create healthier, more equitable populations.

Learn more about our research and methodological expertise by exploring the sections below.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Kevin Stein, PhD, FAPOS

Director, Center for Interdisciplinary Population and Health Research

Dr. Stein provides scientific leadership and strategic planning for CIPHR. He is a clinical psychologist and public health leader who has provided cancer care and led research focused on patient-centered issues in chronic illness and caregiving. Full Bio

Cara Frankenfeld, PhD

Associate Director, Center for Interdisciplinary Population and Health Research

Dr. Frankenfeld leads the CIPHR research support team and serves as a technical expert and resource with regards to epidemiology, biostatistics, data analytics, research methods and study design. Full Bio

Get in Touch

CIPHR Office
1 Riverfront Plaza, FL 4
Westbrook, Maine 04092