My research interests include: men in nursing; diversity in the nursing profession; interprofessional education; and collaboration
Faculty Research Interests
My research interest is in the area of radiation vasculopathy. We recently completed our retrospective research study on head and neck cancer patients who received radiation therapy to the head and neck. After analyzing our medical records, the majority of patients were at high risk of cardiovascular events. More information on this work: "Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Measurement Promises to Improve Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation in Head and Neck Cancer Patients." Our future plan in this field to explore biomarkers of atherosclerosis in setting of radiation therapy among head and neck cancer patients.
Impact of climate change on health and vulnerable communities
Disaster Preparedness
Student Success
My research interest is in the power of the nursing profession, the influence of nurses, and their roles in leadership and board governance.
My research interests pertain to the ways that nurses build knowledge during their formal education journey and throughout their nursing career.
My research interests include polypharmacy, older adults/older adult healthcare, nursing education, and anorexia in adolescents.
My scholarship focuses on improving health outcomes for marginalized and vulnerable populations by emphasizing culturally responsive care, social determinants of health and health equity. As an academic and Population Health Nurse, I integrate research into nursing education to prepare healthcare professionals to address complex challenges in practice. My research specifically explores effective methods for teaching and providing culturally responsive, holistic care tailored to diverse populations.
I am currently investigating the integration of social and environmental determinants of health into nursing and population health curricula, particularly to address the needs of victims and survivors of human trafficking. This work also involves identifying strategies to enhance healthcare professionals’ understanding of human trafficking, improving their ability to recognize and respond to the needs of affected individuals.