Research
Extending a nurse’s reach
August 23, 2024
From aiding women in need to witnessing a friend’s battle with cancer, Lixin (Lee) Song’s journey led her to develop holistic care programs. Song, PhD, RN, aims to bridge the gap between the quality of care in the hospital and at home, improving the lives of cancer patients and their families.
Precision health: Not a one-size-fits-all approach
August 23, 2024
Nurse scientists at the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing are pioneering precision health to tackle chronic conditions like high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes. By examining genomic, metabolomic and qualitative data, they are developing personalized lifestyle interventions to improve patient outcomes.
A nurse’s mission
August 23, 2024
Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, a distinguished researcher at UT Health San Antonio’s School of Nursing, is addressing the disproportionate impact of dementia in the African American community. Through her program, Alter, she equips faith leaders and caregivers with essential resources, cultivating dementia-friendly environments in churches and communities.
Amplifying the voices of Hispanic Texans
August 23, 2024
Community pláticas in South Texas are empowering citizens to help shape dementia care. Sara Masoud, PhD, MPH, and her team are hosting discussions that highlight the critical needs of the region’s largest demographic.
Creating the space to heal
September 3, 2023
The Center for Holistic Care of Cancer Patients and Families aims to improve health outcomes and alleviate stress for patients and caregivers in San Antonio and beyond. The transformative initiative addresses cancer patients’ complex needs, offering interdisciplinary support and pioneering digital health interventions.
COVID-19 Grants Allow Nurse Researchers to Improve Care, Educate
September 6, 2021
UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing researchers received several COVID-19 supplemental research grants to allow them the opportunity to find better ways to provide patient care and educate the community during the global pandemic.
Undergraduate Student Shares Research at Capitol
September 6, 2021
At the Texas Undergraduate Research Day at the Texas Capitol in February 2021, Arielle “Ari” Chinea discussed her research on the relationship between loneliness and health behaviors among spousal caregivers of individuals with dementia.
Kyungeh An, PhD, Joins School of Nursing as PhD Program Director
September 6, 2021
Kyungeh An, PhD, RN, FAHA, joined the School of Nursing as a tenured professor and the new director of the PhD Program. She will continue her research on biobehavioral mechanisms of cardiovascular disease in cancer survivors.
Azizeh Sowan, PhD, RN, Named Fellow of American Academy of Nurses
September 6, 2021
Azizeh Sowan, PhD, RN, MSN, MSDA, MBA, FAAN, associate professor in the School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio, became a Fellow of the American Academy of Nurses in 2020.
PhD, DNP Student Awards Announced for 2021
September 6, 2021
Recipients of the 2021 PhD and DNP Awards from the School of Nursing are: Darlene Deters, PhD Class of 2021, ARNP-BC, and Ashanta Mbonisi, DNP Class of 2021, RN, CCPN.
Researcher Developing New Child, Family Lab
July 14, 2020
Elizabeth Brownell, Ph.D., M.A., is developing the School of Nursing’s Child and Family Laboratory to continue her research of the benefits of human milk on infants.
Research Designed to Improve Health of Asian American Immigrants
June 29, 2020
Jisook Ko, Ph.D., M.S.N., RN, is conducting research to help Asian Americans who suffer from high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes. She assembled a multi-disciplinary research mentoring team to understand the cause of the health disparities.