Office of Research

The Office of Research (OR) at the George Washington University School of Nursing empowers faculty to pursue innovative research that advances health and equity. The office provides comprehensive support at every stage of the research process—from idea development and funding to implementation and dissemination. By fostering collaboration, offering expert guidance, and connecting researchers with resources, the Office of Research helps turn ideas into impactful studies that improve health outcomes and strengthen the future of nursing science.

Faculty at the School of Investigators are funded by federal and foundation sources. Faculty research focus areas include aging, chronic disease management, community health and disease prevention, health disparities, health policy, and nursing education.

Featured Research Faculty

Melissa Batchelor

Ph.D., RN-BC, FNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN

Adriana Glenn

Ph.D., M.A, MN, RN, FNP-BC, CNE

Kathleen Griffith

Ph.D., M.P.H., FNP-BC, FAAN

Dale Lupu

Ph.D., M.P.H.

Laurie Theeke

Ph.D., FNP-BC, G.C.N.S.-B.C., FNAP, FAAN

Juh Hyun Shin

Ph.D.

Y. Tony Yang

Sc.D., L.L.M., M.P.H.

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Catherine Wilson Cox

PhD, RN, CEN, CNE, FAAN, ANEF

Featured Projects

Dr. Shin Identifies Key Factors Affecting Nurse Study Participation

November 3, 2025

Associate Professor Juh Hyun Shin, Ph.D., M.S.N., RN, FAAN, a co-investigator on the Korea Nurses’ Health Study (KNHS), is conducting crucial work.

GW Nursing Spotlights Student Researchers at Annual Showcase

May 7, 2025

On April 30, 2025, GWNursing hosted its annual Student Research Showcase. The virtual poster presentations included 24 students from MSN, DNP, and PhD programs.

Advancing Health Equity and Aging Research at GW Nursing

May 5, 2025

When LaTonya Smith began her PhD journey at the George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing, she brought with her a wealth of professional experience