Sexual Health Equity and Empowerment Research

The SHEER Lab aims to advance sexual and reproductive health equity through rigorous, interdisciplinary, community engaged research. We aim to identify and address the contextual drivers of sexual and reproductive health inequities. By developing evidence-based biobehavioral interventions, we strive to empower individuals to achieve optimal sexual health, reproductive health, and well-being.

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Dr. Makella S. Coudray

Meet Dr. Makella S. Coudray, Director and Principal Investigator of the Sexual Health Equity and Empowerment Research (SHEER Lab). Makella is an Assistant Professor at the University of Central Florida in the Department of Population Health Sciences, College of Medicine.

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About Our Lab
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Explore Our Research

Learn about our ongoing projects on sexual health inequities among underserved and marginalized communities.

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Meet the Team

Meet the research team behind the SHEER Lab at the University of Central Florida.

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Recruiting

We are actively recruiting participants for our Fostering Integrity in Research on Ethical Data Use and Privacy (FIRED UP).

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