Welcome to ONRS

The School of Nursing is committed to advancing nursing research that contributes to advancing evidence-based healthcare.  Whether implementing quality improvement projects, contributing to the expansion of healthcare knowledge, driving policy changes, or nurturing the next generation of nurses, we stand ready to be at the forefront of nursing research and scholarship

Our faculty specializes in several areas that are crucial to improving healthcare delivery. Some of the most important areas include, Nursing Education, Population Health, Translation Research and Implementation Science, Social Determinants of Health, Precision Health, and Military, Veteran, and Caregiver Health. Recent research conducted by our faculty includes studies on improving doctor-to-patient communication with prostate cancer patients, discovering gaps in healthcare for military caregivers, and implementing patient use of healthcare technology applications (Apps) for improved health interventions.

The Office of Nursing Research and Scholarship’s (ONRS) mission is to “Facilitate the advancements of nursing research and scholarship by providing tailored funding support and awareness to researchers through grant review and management, manuscript review, assistance with compliance, budget review, educational events and opportunities, and mentorship.” ONRS is dedicated to progressing the research and scholarship activities of our faculty and students.

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Research Support Services

The Office of Nursing Research & Scholarship (ONRS) provides end-to-end service to ensure the success of our faculty and trainees.

Learn more about Support Services

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Faculty Research Expertise and Student Opportunities

(Under Construction-Coming Soon)

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Excellence of Research and Scholarship

Learn more about Scholarships

Contact Us

Lixin (Lee) Song, PhD, RN, FAAN
Vice Dean for Research

Micah C. Wright, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Impact and Innovation / Assistant Professor / Research

Patty Rodriguez
Senior Manager of Research Operations

Allen Reese
Office Manager

Zhen Xu
Program Coordinator

ONRS Think Tank Group

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Karen and Ron Hermann Endowed Chair in Caregiver Research

 

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Vice Dean for Research

Assistant Professor, Research/Assistant Director of Impact and Innovation, ONRS

Professor Emeritus

 

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Featured News & Events

Introduction to Meso Scale Discovery Customizable and Multiplex Biomarker Assays

We are excited to invite you to an informative session on Introduction to Meso Scale Discovery Customizable and Multiplex Biomarker Assays. This event will take place on January 17, 2025.

Join us to explore the latest advancements in biomarker assays and learn how these customizable and multiplex solutions can enhance your research. 

Date: January 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: TBD

Please RSVP using the following link:

We look forward to seeing you there!

(Open to UT Health Campus Faculty and Staff (RSVP required).

 

ONRS Research Showcase

Friday, January 31st, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. NSG 2 Galleries.

(Open to School of Nursing Faculty and Staff).

 

Manuscript Writing Workshop

Friday, January 31st, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. ONRS Conference Room 2.392.

(Open to School of Nursing Faculty and Staff).

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