About the Research Mission at UR School of Nursing

University of Rochester School of Nursing scientists advance nursing and health science— from discovery to implementation—to improve health outcomes for all.

At the University of Rochester School of Nursing, our research mission is to accelerate knowledge generation, prepare the next generation of scientists, and bring discoveries into practice to improve health and healthcare for individuals, families, and communities.

We are a close, supportive community of researchers working in an environment that fosters mentorship, collaboration, and innovation. At the same time, we are deeply integrated with the University of Rochester and Medical Center—home to NCI-designated Wilmot Cancer Institute, Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Golisano Children’s Hospital, the Clinical & Translational Science Institute, and a nationally recognized academic medical enterprise. This integration creates extraordinary opportunities for transdisciplinary science and provides access to resources that amplify the reach and impact of our research.

Faculty, students, and staff at the School of Nursing pursue high-impact studies spanning laboratories, communities, and health systems, united by a shared commitment to advancing evidence that improves care and health outcomes. Our sustained record of excellence—consistently ranking among the top nursing schools in NIH funding—is supported by robust infrastructure and a culture of collaboration through the Harriet J. Kitzman Center for Research Support.

Our tradition of groundbreaking scholarship—from Loretta Ford’s pioneering Unification Model and Harriet Kitzman’s Nurse-Family Partnership, to significant advances in data science and health behavior—reflects how the School of Nursing has shaped the science of nursing and expanded opportunities for better care.

Today, our faculty and research teams continue to push the boundaries of discovery in areas such as healthy aging, cancer and palliative care, parent–child and adolescent health, HIV prevention and sexual health, and cardiac care.

Rooted in innovation and strengthened by our integration with the University of Rochester’s world-class research and clinical resources, our mission is clear: to lead in nursing and health science research that improves health care and advances health outcomes for all.

Learn more about School of Nursing research by exploring our areas of research excellence, active research projects, and recent publications.