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Social and behavioral aspects play a crucial role in every health condition and illness. The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) carries out groundbreaking studies on how social and behavioral factors impact health, employing both quantitative and qualitative techniques while adopting an equity-focused strategy to enhance wellbeing in marginalized communities. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies, SBS faculty, researchers, and students perform meticulous observational research and develop comprehensive interventions. These investigations benefit from the department's collaborations with Psychiatry, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology departments, and the Law School. The following highlights SBS's key research focuses, including associated faculty members, ongoing studies, and specialized centers.