Research

Our faculty are at the forefront of high-impact scientific discoveries, engaged in research locally and across the globe.

Transdisciplinary research, education and clinical practice are integral to our work.

Focus areas

Acute and chronic symptom science, including diabetes, pain management, cancer fatigue, and childbearing recovery
Big data, including visualization, analytics, and informatics
Health system and care effectiveness research.

Read our 2017-2018 The State of Research at the University of Michigan School of Nursing newsletter.

Applying for a grant? Biostatistical help Research space request

Centers and initiatives

Sexual and Health Disparities

The Center for Sexual and Health Disparities conducts research on sexuality, gender, and sexual health, focusing on individual, community, and structural risk factors for poor sexual health and HIV/STIs.

Center for Study of Drugs, Alcohol, Smoking and Health (DASH Center)

The DASH Center focuses on addressing clinical, educational, and research issues related to substance use.

Center for Complexity and Self-Management of Chronic Disease

CSCD provides an infrastructure to support interdisciplinary approaches to self-management of chronic disease.

CASCAID

CASCAID (Complex ACEs, Complex Aid) is a study group formed to redress the adverse impacts of trauma by studying and creating interventions.

Center for Improving Patient and Population Health (CIPPH)

CIPPH brings together diverse healthcare fields in team-based approaches to aid patients and vulnerable populations.

Fogarty International Training Program

The Fogarty International Training Program for Strengthening Non-Communicable Disease Research and Training Capacity allows UMSN to host trainees from Thailand for postdoctoral research.

Pivot Hub

The Pivot Hub is dedicated to revolutionizing how we think about preventing healthcare-associated harm through training, collaboration with healthcare systems, and research.