PhD Program Faculty
Our world-class PhD Program Faculty teach graduate courses in advanced nursing topics, mentor new PhD students, collaborate on research projects, and regularly guide doctoral research and serve on dissertation committees. Check out their interests and expertise below and reach out to learn more about their scholarship and about opportunities to collaborate.
Hyochol Brian Ahn
Hyochol Brian Ahn , PhD, MSN, MS-CTS, MS-ECE, APRN, ANP-BC, FAAN
Interests & Expertise
Big Data, Chronic Disease, Digital Health, Health Equity, Healthy Aging, Physiological, Psychological, Self-Management
Terry A Badger
Terry A Badger , PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAPOS, FAAN
Director, Research Initiatives
Endowed Chair, Eleanor Bauwens - Nursing
Professor
Professor, Psychiatry
Professor, Public Health
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Interests & Expertise
Cancer, Cancer Survivorship, Health Equity, Interventions, Psychological, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods, Self-Management, Social Determinants, Symptoms
Aleeca Bell
Aleeca Bell , PhD, RN, CNM
Associate Professor
Interests & Expertise
Environmental Factors, Genetics, Genomics, Health Behavior, Health Equity, Health Promotion, Interventions, Lifestyle Behaviors, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Phenotypes, Physiological, Prevention, Psychological, Quantitative Methods, Self-Management, Social Determinants, Women's Health
Elise Erickson
Elise Erickson , PhD, CNM, FACNM
Assistant Professor, BIO5 Institute
Assistant Professor, Clinical Translational Sciences
Assistant Professor, Nursing
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice-Science
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Interests & Expertise
Big Data, Data Analytics, Digital Health, Environmental Factors, Genetics, Genomics, Health Equity, Hispanic/Latino, Native American/American Indian, Phenotypes, Physiological, Prevention, Quantitative Methods, Social Determinants, Technology, Women's Health
Sheila M Gephart
Sheila M Gephart , PhD, RN, FAAN
Interim Chair, Advanced Nursing Practice and Science Division
Professor
Interests & Expertise
Big Data, Data Analytics, Digital Health, Health Equity, Health Promotion, Healthcare Systems, Human Factors, Interventions, Pediatrics, Prevention, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods, Technology, Telehealth
Judith S Gordon
Judith S Gordon , PhD
Associate Dean, Research
Professor
Professor, BIO5 Institute
Professor, Family and Community Medicine
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Interests & Expertise
Cancer, Cancer Survivorship, Chronic Disease, Digital Health, Health Equity, Health Promotion, Integrative Health, Interventions, Lifestyle Behaviors, Prevention, Psychological, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods, Self-Management, Social Determinants, Substance Use, Technology
Kathleen C Insel
Kathleen C Insel , PhD, RN
Interests & Expertise
Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Disease, Healthy Aging, Interventions, Quantitative Methods, Self-Management, Social Determinants, Technology
Thaddeus Pace
Thaddeus Pace , PhD
Associate Professor
Associate Professor, Psychiatry
Associate Professor, Psychology
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Interests & Expertise
Cancer Survivorship, Health Equity, Interventions, Mental Health, Physiological, Psychological, Quantitative Methods, Social Determinants
Jessica Rainbow
Jessica Rainbow , PhD, RN
Associate Professor
Director, Clinical-Research Partnership
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Interests & Expertise
Healthcare Systems, Occupational Health & Safety, Patient & Nursing Outcome Measurement, Provider Health & Wellness, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods, Work Environment
Meghan B Skiba
Meghan B Skiba , PhD, MS, MPH, RDN
Interests & Expertise
Border Health, Cancer, Cancer Survivorship, Chronic Disease, Data Analytics, Diet, Digital Health, Environmental Factors, Health Equity, Health Promotion, Healthy Aging, Interventions, Lifestyle Behaviors, Physical Activity, Prevention, Quantitative Methods, Social Determinants, Technology
Timothy Joseph Sowicz
Timothy Joseph Sowicz , PhD, RN
Interests & Expertise
Chronic Disease, Health Equity, Mental Health, Qualitative Methods, Social Determinants, Substance Use
Ruth E Taylor-Piliae
Ruth E Taylor-Piliae , PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN
Interests & Expertise
Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Disease, Health Promotion, Healthy Aging, Integrative Health, Interventions, Lifestyle Behaviors, Physical Activity, Physiological, Prevention, Psychological, Quantitative Methods, Self-Management, Social Determinants, Symptoms
Shu-Fen Wung
Shu-Fen Wung , PhD, MS, RN, ACNP-BC, FAAN
Director, Nursing-Engineering Initiatives
Professor
Professor, BIO5 Institute
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Interests & Expertise
Big Data, Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Disease, Digital Health, Genetics, Genomics, Human Factors, Phenotypes, Physiological, Symptoms, Technology, Work Environment