The University of Southern California Institute for Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Research (IPR) is an interdisciplinary research and education institute that focuses on issues pertaining to improving the health and well-being of the population.

Mission of IPR is to engage in scientific research and educational training on the risk and prevention of disease as well as the promotion of health. The long-term goal is to reduce disease risk, eliminate disparities, and to improve the health of diverse populations by: (a) increasing understanding of the epidemiology, determinants, and consequences of disease; (b) conducting field trials to develop and test evidence-based prevention programs; and (c) disseminating model health promotion and disease prevention programs in national and global settings.