Listen
Center the voices of Muslim patients and healthcare professionals.
RESEARCH & IMPACT
Research that
reveals needs.
Impact that
changes care.
We listen to Muslim patients and healthcare professionals, generate rigorous evidence, and turn insights into education, tools, and better healthcare practice.
Evidence.
Education.
Equity.
Real-World
Impact.
Investigate
Use rigorous, community-engaged methods to generate credible evidence.
Equip
Translate findings into practical tools, education, and guidance.
Transform
Support more inclusive, ethical, and responsive healthcare systems.
KEY FINDINGS
38%
22 of 58 participants received mammograms within one year of a religiously tailored education intervention.
24%
Surveyed Muslim physicians reporting religion-based discrimination at work.
2024
National publications exploring Muslim patients' religious and spiritual needs.
OUR APPROACH
From Community Voices
to Measurable Change.
II&M conducts research that highlights the lived experiences of Muslim patients and healthcare professionals, identifies gaps in knowledge and practice, and informs practical solutions.
Our work bridges scholarship and real-world application — ensuring that evidence leads to education, resources, and more equitable care.
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Communities
inform our research.
People inspire
our solutions.
FEATURED RESEARCH PROJECTS
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Muslim American Healthcare & Spiritual Needs (MAHSN)
A national survey examining the healthcare experiences, spiritual needs, and cultural considerations of Muslim patients in the United States.
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Mosque-Based Health Education and Research Tools (M-HEaRT)
Development and testing of replicable tools and workshops to assess and address health needs within mosque communities, working with imams and community leaders.
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Investigating American Muslim Palliative & Hospice Care Needs (I AM PCN)
Exploring the needs of Muslim patients and families in end-of-life care, with practical resources and replication guides for healthcare teams.
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Advancing Equity for Muslim Physicians
Examining experiences of discrimination, accommodation, and professional well-being among Muslim physicians and healthcare trainees to inform supportive workplace policies and interventions.
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Religiously Tailored Mammography Intervention
A community-designed educational intervention to increase breast cancer screening among Muslim women, with culturally and religiously tailored materials.
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EMPART & E-MARCH
Community-centered outcomes research and training programs to build research capacity, promote health equity, and engage Muslim communities in meaningful research partnerships.
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FROM RESEARCH TO REAL-WORLD SOLUTIONS
Research is the foundation.
Education is how we multiply the impact.
Our research informs our educational programs, consultation services, and advocacy efforts — creating a continuous cycle of knowledge, application, and community benefit.
EXPLORE EDUCATION PROGRAMSRESEARCH INTO RESOURCES
Tools that put
knowledge into practice.
We create and curate practical, evidence-informed resources to support healthcare professionals, community leaders, and institutions.
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End-of-Life Healthcare Guide
Practical guidance for Muslim patients, families, and healthcare teams.
ACCESS RESOURCE
Mosque-Based Workshop Guides
Step-by-step guides to replicate health education programs in your community.
ACCESS RESOURCE
Policy Reports & Publications
Evidence, recommendations, and scholarly publications to inform practice and policy.
BROWSE PUBLICATIONSOUR IMPACT PROCESS
Community Voices
Begin with lived experience and community needs.
Rigorous Research
Generate credible, community-engaged evidence.
Practical Tools
Translate findings into usable resources.
Education & Advisory
Equip professionals and institutions.
More Responsive Care
Strengthen equitable, compassionate practice.
COLLABORATE WITH II&M
Partner with us to
turn evidence into action.
We welcome opportunities to collaborate with healthcare institutions, academic centers, community organizations, and funders to advance research, education, and meaningful impact in Muslim health.