Research

Caroline Stephens aims to reduce unnecessary and jarring emergency room trips for the frail elderly.

The research of nurse scientist Elena Flowers could eventually lead to more personalized – and more effective – interventions for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

UCSF School of Nursing faculty member tests new strategies that target the “intertwined epidemics” of HIV/AIDS and methamphetamine use.

UCSF Master’s Entry Program in Nursing student Kelly McGrath’s research may eventually lead to more-effective treatments for people with mild-to-moderate asthma.

How does the stress of fitting in to a new culture affect the health of immigrant teens?

Doctoral student Jennifer Baird’s research seeks ways to deliver more effective palliative care to families with children who suffer from life-limiting or life-threatening illness.

Director Patricia Grady of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) discusses the future of palliative and end-of-life care, as well as the role that nurses and the NINR play in shaping that future.

Understanding how and where people age can help clinicians and policymakers improve the health of their populations. Zachary Zimmer’s work opens a window on aging around the globe.

Researchers at UCSF School of Nursing create innovative partnerships and interventions that use technology to extend the nurse’s human touch and deepen connections between patients and caregivers.

Nurse scientists collaborate to address factors that affect individual and population health in Africa, Asia, Europe and Central America.