Dr. Umucu’s interdisciplinary research aims to improve health, rehabilitation, community participation, and well-being outcomes for individuals and veterans with chronic conditions, especially those who are underserved and underrepresented including Veteran community. He collaborates with local, federal, national, and international agencies and centers to create innovative solutions to complex health and community concerns. He also aims to contribute to creating positive and autonomously supportive health and higher education institutions. Dr. Umucu and his colleagues’ research has been funded by federal agencies (e.g., NIH, NIA, DHHS, VA, SAMHSA, HRSA, DOE).