INSHHR News


Gamji Rabiu Abu-Ba'are
UR Nursing’s Abu-Ba’are Leads $2.3M Study on Improving HIV Prevention, Care in Ghana

Monday, Dec 18, 2023 — A University of Rochester School of Nursing researcher has earned a $2.3 million National Institutes of Nursing Research grant to address stigma and discrimination related to HIV, sexual orientation, and gender expression and improve health outcomes among those who are most disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic in Ghana.


Graphic shows the HEED Health Professions Award logo over an autumn photo of the UR School of Nursing with orange and red flowers planted outside the front entrance.
UR Nursing Receives 7th Consecutive Excellence in Diversity Award

Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023 — UR Nursing was one of 15 nursing schools across the U.S. to be recognized as a leader in diversity, equity and inclusion.


Headshot of Chen Zhang in the UR School of Nursing fourth floor lounge.
Chen Zhang Recognized as ANAC's Researcher of the Year

Thursday, Sep 7, 2023 — Zhang's latest work, which she will present at the 2023 ANAC conference, focuses on the impacts of structural racism on Black/African Americans affected by HIV/AIDS.


NIH Fogarty-Funded Study Seeks to Boost HIV Self-Testing, Reduce Stigma for Men in Ghana

Thursday, Sep 7, 2023 — The three-year study will focus on the feasibility of the "Many Men, Many Voices" intervention to improve HIV outcomes among young men in Ghana.


Recovery Houses, UR Nursing and CCHP team members gather outside a historic red brick house on Alphonse St. in Rochester.
Recovery Houses Partnership Aims to Advance Addiction Research, Health Outcomes

Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023 — Nursing and public health researchers are aiming to improve recovery, sexual health, and mental health outcomes through research on sober living facilities.