Dr. LaShara A. Davis is a scientist in the Patient Engagement, Diversity, and Education Division representing both J.C. Walter Transplant Center at Houston Methodist Hospital and the Center for Outcomes Research at the Houston Methodist Research Institute.

Dr. Davis earned a Master of Arts and PhD in communication with an emphasis in health, social influence, and research methods. She is committed to research on patient-centered care, health education development and reducing racial and ethnic health disparities through communication. She serves as a reviewer for several journals in communication, health, and ethnicity.

Organ Transplant, Living Donation, Patient-Centered Health Education Development, Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, Communication, Community-Based Participatory Research Design, and Patient Engagement.