Our Research Mission
Advancing healthcare knowledge through rigorous scientific inquiry and translational research that bridges laboratory discoveries with clinical practice.
Discovery Research
Fundamental investigations into disease mechanisms, therapeutic targets, and novel diagnostic approaches that lay the groundwork for clinical breakthroughs.
Clinical Translation
Moving bench discoveries to bedside applications through clinical trials, evidence-based practice development, and outcomes research.
Community Health
Population health studies, health disparities research, and community-engaged scholarship addressing real-world healthcare challenges.
Research Centers & Institutes
Specialized research hubs fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific excellence.
Center for Clinical Research
Conducting Phase I-IV clinical trials, developing innovative therapeutics, and advancing personalized medicine approaches across multiple specialties.
Institute for Public Health Research
Addressing population health challenges through epidemiological studies, health policy research, and global health initiatives in underserved communities.
Center for Nursing Research
Advancing nursing science through studies on patient care outcomes, care delivery models, symptom management, and nursing workforce development.
Healthcare Innovation Lab
Pioneering digital health technologies, AI-driven diagnostics, telemedicine solutions, and healthcare delivery innovations for the future of medicine.
Featured Research Projects
Explore our current investigations driving healthcare innovation.
AI-Assisted Early Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy
Developing and validating deep learning algorithms for automated screening of diabetic retinopathy in primary care settings, targeting 85% sensitivity and 90% specificity.
Telehealth Interventions for Rural Heart Failure Management
Multi-site randomized controlled trial evaluating remote patient monitoring and virtual care coordination for reducing hospital readmissions in rural populations.
Microbiome Signatures in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Longitudinal cohort study characterizing gut microbiome changes preceding IBD flares, with goal of developing predictive biomarkers for personalized treatment.
Nurse-Led Chronic Pain Management Program
Evaluating effectiveness of integrated nurse practitioner-led chronic pain clinics combining pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches.
Health Equity in Maternal Care Access
Community-based participatory research addressing racial disparities in maternal mortality through enhanced prenatal care models in underserved urban areas.
Wearable Biosensors for Post-Surgical Monitoring
Developing continuous monitoring platform using wearable sensors to detect early signs of post-operative complications and enable timely intervention.
Recent Publications
Selected peer-reviewed publications from our faculty and researchers.
Deep Learning-Based Retinal Image Analysis for Early Diabetic Retinopathy Detection: A Multicenter Validation Study
JAMA Ophthalmology, 142(8), 712-721
Remote Patient Monitoring in Heart Failure: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Outcomes
Circulation: Heart Failure, 17(4), e010892
Gut Microbiome Alterations Precede Clinical Flares in Ulcerative Colitis: Prospective Cohort Study
Gastroenterology, 166(3), 445-458
Nursing-Led Chronic Pain Programs: A Pragmatic Randomized Trial of Multimodal Care
Pain Medicine, 25(2), 234-247
Racial Disparities in Maternal Mortality: A Geographic and Socioeconomic Analysis
American Journal of Public Health, 114(1), 89-98
Continuous Biosensor Monitoring for Early Detection of Surgical Site Infections
Annals of Surgery, 278(6), 912-920
Research Funding
Supporting groundbreaking research through diverse funding sources.
Research Opportunities for Students
Engage in meaningful research experiences that enhance your education and career.
Summer Research Fellowship
10-week intensive program- $5,000 stipend
- One-on-one faculty mentorship
- Research methods workshops
- Conference presentation support
- Publication opportunities
Research Assistantship
Academic year position- 10-20 hours per week
- Competitive hourly wage
- Flexible scheduling
- Hands-on lab experience
- Letter of recommendation
Honors Thesis Research
Senior capstone experience- Independent research project
- Faculty thesis advisor
- Up to $2,500 project funding
- Honors designation on diploma
- Graduate school preparation
Graduate Research Training
PhD & Masters programs- Full tuition coverage
- Competitive stipend
- Health insurance benefits
- Travel grant funding
- Career development support
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Ensuring ethical conduct and participant protection in all research activities.
Protocol Submission Process
Our IRB is committed to timely, thorough review of all human subjects research while maintaining the highest ethical standards. We offer expedited review for minimal risk studies and full board review monthly.
Complete CITI Training
All investigators must complete required ethics training
Prepare Protocol Package
Application, consent forms, study instruments
Submit via IRBNet
Electronic submission through our online portal
Review & Approval
Expedited: 2 weeks | Full Board: 4-6 weeks
IRB Office Contact
Industry Partnerships
Collaborating with leading healthcare organizations to advance innovation.
PharmaCorp
Clinical trials & drug development
MedTech Innovations
Medical device research
Regional Health System
Clinical research network
NeuroHealth Labs
Neurological research
Genomics Plus
Precision medicine research
AI Health Solutions
Healthcare AI development