Mission & Vision

Mission Statement: Transform research into action.

We connect expertise and innovation to address complex health challenges, strengthen the healthcare workforce, and improve health and well-being.

Vision Statement: A healthier Louisiana where innovation reaches every community.

We envision Louisiana as a national model where research, technology, and collaboration create healthier people, stronger communities, and a future-ready health ecosystem

Strategic Plan: 

Goal 1: Advance Health Innovation

Goal 2: Enhance Strategic Workforce Development

Goal 3: Expand Community Engagement and Impact

Goal 4: Strengthen Institutional Capacity in Research and Collaboration

Goal 5: Improve Healthcare Outcomes Through Research and Policy Influence

Download the complete 2025-2028 Strategic Plan here.

Logo: The LCHI logo features a stylized figure and four leaves in distinct, symbolic colors. The logo symbolizes vitality, wellness, and a connection to nature, which aligns with our health-focused mission.

The center is part of the Informatics Research Institute, which is committed to groundbreaking research, shaped by community and user engagement, that drives scientific advancements and real-world solutions toward healthier populations and resilient communities.