The BRIDGE Lab
Building Research for Inclusive Dialogue, Growth and Equity
The BRIDGE Lab (Building Research for Inclusive Dialogue, Growth, and Equity) is an interdisciplinary research and evaluation centre dedicated to advancing equity-driven, community-engaged scholarship in health and human services. We specialize in applied research and participatory methodologies that prioritize collaboration, transparency, and mutual learning between academic institutions, community-based organizations, and community members. Together, we work to co-create knowledge and evidence-informed solutions that address systemic inequities and improve outcomes for historically marginalized communities.
Our Mission
To connect research and practice by fostering inclusive dialogue, generating actionable insights, and supporting the development of inclusive and socially responsive programs, systems, and policies that reflects the lived experiences, assets, and needs of diverse communities, while promoting social justice and community wellbeing.
What We Do
- Community-Engaged Scholarship: Partnering with communities to co-create knowledge and products that reflect their lived experiences and local priorities.
- Applied Research & Evaluation: Conducting rigorous, real-world grounded work that inform program design, delivery, and measurable impacts.
- Policy & Systems Change: Translating research into actionable recommendations for equitable policy and organizational transformation in health and human services.
- Capacity Building: Supporting organizations with tools, training, and frameworks to enhance culturally responsive practices.
- Equity-Focused Work: Every project is grounded in principles of inclusion, justice, and cultural responsiveness.
The BRIDGE Lab’s work spans a range of focus areas including health equity, social determinants of health, culturally grounded service delivery, and capacity-building for community organizations. Through rigorous research, evaluation, and inclusive dialogue, we strive to support the development of responsive, sustainable, and impactful solutions that promote social justice and wellbeing.