by Archer Lab

Inclusive Innovation Initiative

Empowering Inclusive Innovation through Academic-Community Partnership for a Healthier, Resilient Future.

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Bmore Collab

Rallying faculty, staff, and students to support community innovators in transforming what matters to them.

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Archer Lab

Archer Lab advances innovative research in community health, environmental resilience, and ethical health technologies.

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Veterans Wellness Alliance

Enhancing the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of veterans through education, research, and translation.

Featured Partners

Welcome from the Managing Director

Adler Archer, J.D.

    Our mission at i3 within Archer Lab is to foster an inclusive innovation ecosystem through STEM, empowering individuals to unlock their creative potential and drive transformative change locally and globally. By breaking down barriers to innovation, we strive to create a brighter, more equitable future for all.

    Adler Archer, J.D.

    Managing Director and Biomedical Scientist

      About Us

      i3 at Archer Lab is an academic-community partnership focused on fostering inclusive innovation in healthcare and community resilience. Operating within Archer Lab, i3 mobilizes the resources of Johns Hopkins University—its faculty, staff, and students—alongside partners from other academic institutions, industry, and local communities. Together, we co-create impactful projects and programs that bridge health equity gaps, promote sustainable health solutions, and drive ethical innovation. Our partnerships empower diverse communities to shape the future of healthcare and technology.

      Our Team

      Adler Archer, JD

      Managing Director

      Principal Investigator, Archer Lab

      Linda Durnell, PhD

      Director, iVR Lab

      Adjunct Associate Research Scientist

      Youseph Yazdi, PhD

      Senior Advisor, Innovation & Impact

      Executive Director, CBID

      Harold Lehmann, MD, PhD

      Special Advisor, Biomedical Informatics

      Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

      Lindsay Thompson, PhD

      Senior Advisor, Livable Communities

      Professor, Carey Business School

      Alisha Sparks, MS

      Special Advisor, STEM Outreach

      Interim Executive Director, JHU Center for Education Outreach

      Darlene Saporu, PhD

      Senior Advisor, Inclusive Excellence

      Associate Dean for Outreach and Belonging @ WSE

      Rick Milter, PhD

      Co-Director, Baltimore COLLAB

      Professor, Carey Business School