Robert Lucero's research program focuses on improving health outcomes of vulnerable populations using innovative health systems and informatics approaches. Two prominent themes of his work are: enhancing the quality of care for hospitalized older adults and improving self-management of chronic health conditions among Hispanic, African-American, and LGBTQ+ populations.
Dr. Lucero's research is leading the way to inform infrastructure development for data-driven knowledge generation that serves as a model for organizations across the United States (US) to improve the quality of care for hospitalized older adults.
As Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Dr. Lucero is directly responsible for strategy, policy, and community service related to increasing diversity of students and faculty and enabling a climate of equity and inclusion within the school across academic programs, research, student services, practice, and administrative support; including serving as an Equity Advisor and Strategic Liaison to the UCLA Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and the University of California Vice President of Academic Health Sciences through the Office of the President.