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A fond farewell to Dr. Athilingam and Dr. Visovsky after decades of dedication to nursing education
After 13 years of dedicated service to the 国产短视频Health College of Nursing, exceptional nursing researchers and educators Dr. Pon Athilingam and Dr. Connie Visovsky are retiring.
December 16, 2024Current News, Research
国产短视频Nursing Researchers Awarded Grants to Advance Women's and Infant Health
Each year, the 国产短视频Women鈥檚 Health Collaborative fuels innovative interdisciplinary research by awarding seed grants to faculty teams focused on advancing women鈥檚 health. This year, two researchers from the 国产短视频Health College of Nursing, Dr. Catherine Nadeau and Dr. Ryan Pace, are on teams that have been selected for the Judy Genshaft Women鈥檚 Health Collaborative Award for their innovative studies that address critical health issues impacting mothers and infants.
July 25, 2024Awards & Accolades, Current News, Research
Breath of fresh air: PhD student's mission to improve post-COVID-19 respiratory health
Four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals are still suffering from lasting effects of the virus. Sandra Morgan, a PhD student, has made it her priority to study the impact on the respiratory system and how individuals can strengthen it again.
June 25, 2024Research
Transitioning Leadership: The Biobehavioral Lab welcomes Ryan Pace
Dr. Ryan Pace steps into the role of Assistant Director of the Biobehavioral Lab at the 国产短视频Health College of Nursing.
May 31, 2024Current News, Research
From oncology nurse to researcher, PhD student researches cancer patient care
Cancer patients across the globe endure severe side effects from treatments that can drastically affect their quality of life. Kailei Yan, a third-year PhD student at the 国产短视频Health College of Nursing, is trailblazing research on the role of self-efficacy in mediating the relationship between symptoms and quality of life in cancer patients.
May 28, 2024Awards & Accolades, Research, Student Success
Golden minds in the golden years: Dr. Ashley Curtis' research on aging and cognitive wellness
As humans age, their minds and bodies undergo many changes. While many of these changes are a universal experience, such as graying hair and weakening bones, other changes, like those that affect the brain, raise many questions and concerns for researchers. Among them is Ashley Curtis, PhD, a trailblazing researcher in the 国产短视频College of Nursing, investigating how cognitive function relates to sleep in aging adults.
May 22, 2024Current News, Research
From midwife to researcher: 国产短视频Nursing PhD student wins awards for perinatal health studies
There are three shared experiences among humans across the globe: life, death, and mental health. Unfortunately, some young mothers may experience all three in one perinatal cycle. One nursing PhD student is investigating ways to improve the mental health and morbidity outcomes of perinatal adolescents.
March 28, 2024Research, Student Success
Heartfelt Care: Dr. Theresa M. Beckie's Passionate Pursuit of Cardiovascular Wellness
The human heart, an organ so precious that it has become a symbol of love across the world, serves as a beacon of life's vitality. It's no surprise, then, that scientists and healthcare workers around the globe are working tirelessly to find ways to protect it. Leading the pack is the trailblazing researcher Theresa M. Beckie, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN, who has dedicated the past thirty years to conducting trailblazing heart disease research at the 国产短视频College of Nursing.
February 13, 2024Research
国产短视频College of Nursing surges to No. 28 in Blue Ridge Institute research funding rankings
The 国产短视频 College of Nursing earned an exceptional 14-spot increase in the newest rankings from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, standing now at 28 among nursing schools with the most funding from the National Institutes of Health.
February 7, 2024Awards & Accolades, Research
Biobehavioral Research Laboratory Receives Award To Expand Undergraduate Research and Leadership
The Biobehavioral Research Lab receives grant to fund leadership and research.
November 17, 2023Awards & Accolades, Research, Student Success