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Research & Innovation

Sharron Docherty
Leading the Evolution of Nursing Science

Faculty, students, postdoctoral scholars, and alumni from the É«½äÖ±²¥ and É«½äÖ±²¥ University Health are prominently featured in a newly published special issue of Advances in Nursing Science
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Dean's Pilot Awards Fund Promising Projects

At the School of Nursing, the Dean’s Pilot Bridge Awards have provided funding for five innovative projects, supporting better healthcare for all.
AnnMarie Walton smiling in front of poster
Oncology Nursing and Climate Health

Associate Professor AnnMarie Walton, an oncology nurse researcher, is working to educate and equip nurses to respond to climate change.
Drs. Michael Cary, Schenita Randolph, and Tolu Oyesanya stand in a sunlit hallway
É«½äÖ±²¥ Nurse Scientists Inspire Future Leaders

Associate Professor Michael Cary, PhD, RN, FAAN; Associate Professor Tolu Oyesanya, PhD, RN; and Associate Professor
Dr. Schenita Randolph stands in a sunlit hallway smiling
QA with Nurse Scientist Schenita Randolph

Dr. Schenita Randolph reflects on her career path, her dedication to mentoring the next generation of nurse scientists, and her passion for community-engaged research.
Dr. Michael Cary stands in a sunlit hallway smiling
QA with Nurse Scientist Michael Cary

Dr. Michael Cary shares factors that shaped his career, his philosophy of mentorship, and how É«½äÖ±²¥ has supported his research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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QA with Nurse Scientist Tolu Oyesanya

Dr. Tolu Oyesanya reflects on the inspiration for her career, the importance of mentorship, and the role of É«½äÖ±²¥ in her career trajectory as a nurse scientist.
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Nursing Pilot Projects Address Rural Health

The Center for Nursing Science and Innovation at É«½äÖ±²¥ has granted funding for three faculty-led pilot projects that will support health equity in rural settings, from substance use care to surgery.
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Integrating Suicide Prevention into HIV Care

É«½äÖ±²¥ Nursing faculty member Brandon Knettel, PhD, discusses an intervention he led to address high rates of suicide among people living with HIV in Tanzania.
É«½äÖ±²¥ Nursing Students working in Pamlico County
Working Across É«½äÖ±²¥ to Support Rural Health

Dr. Devon Noonan shares the approach and priorities of É«½äÖ±²¥â€™s Interdisciplinary Hub for Rural Health Equity.
Bonnie Hepler and Kristin Tully stand beside a poster for Trinity College Dublin's Centre for Maternity Care Research
Advancing Inpatient Sleep after Childbirth

É«½äÖ±²¥ Nursing faculty Bonnie Hepler and her colleagues emphasize the need for better postpartum sleep, starting in the hospital, for the wellbeing of caregivers and their infants.
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JAMA Paper Tackles Emergency Sickle Cell Care

A recent É«½äÖ±²¥-led study addresses barriers facing patients with sickle cell disease when they arrive at emergency departments.
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Preventing Dementia with Later-Life Learning

A study led by Associate Professor Hanzhang Xu yields promising results: continued learning later in life can reduce dementia risk for the entire population, regardless of race/ethnicity or prior education. 
An African American woman on a surgical table with a respirator mask on.
Disparities in Anesthesia Care

New research from the School of Nursing’s Dr. Hideyo Tsumura examines disparities in intraoperative anesthesia care, revealing significant differences in medication use between African American and non-Hispanic white patients during surgery.
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Alum Studies Nursing Trauma Related to COVID

PhD graduate Melissa Powell published four studies related to burnout and trauma in nursing after the COVID-19 pandemic. Her findings show that more still needs to be done to support and prepare nurses for the next pandemic.
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Barriers to Opioid Treatment in Pregnancy

A recent review of research examines the barriers to successful treatment for opioid use disorder for pregnant and postpartum individuals, highlighting the importance of early intervention, appropriate dosages, and addressing social determinants of health to improve treatment outcomes.
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Music App to Improve Sleep for Dementia

Traditional drugs for insomnia can have negative side effects, so nonpharmacologic therapies like music listening offer safer alternatives.
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Adolescent Concussions: Long-Term Effects

One in five children in the U.S. will suffer a concussion by age 16, most often caused by falls, sports injuries, and motor-vehicle accidents. Dr.
Associate Clinical Professor Blanca Iris Padilla
Inequities in Hispanic/Latino Diabetes Care

Hispanic and Latino patients with diabetes face higher rates of complications and readmission after moving from hospital care back home.
Brandon Knettel, PhD
Opioid Use and Mental Health in HIV Care

Examining the challenges and benefits of integrating opioid use disorder and mental health treatment within HIV care, É«½äÖ±²¥ researcher emphasizes the need for additional resources and training to improve patient outcomes.
Professional headshots of Dr. Marissa Abram and Dr. Sophia Smith
Pilot Projects for Cancer Survivors and HIV

Dr. Marissa Abram and Dr. Sophia Smith earned pilot funding for studies aimed at improving health outcomes for young cancer survivors and people living with HIV who use illicit substances.
A nurse attaches a sensor to the foot of an infant in the NICU
The Harmful Impact of Racial Bias in the NICU

Desi Newberry, DNP, NNP-BC and colleagues are researching how racialized labels are harmful to health outcomes.  
Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda and Jay Pearson
Erosion of the Latino Health Advantage

Dr. Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda and Dr. Jay Pearson examined the decline in health outcomes among the Latino population in the US post-COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need for systemic policy changes.
Associate Professor Hanzhang Xu
Cognitive Health for Aging Chinese Americans

The study aims to improve cognitive health in aging Chinese Americans by developing a culturally relevant mobile health app and collaborating with local communities.
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