Research Articles

Alumna Cindy Wojtecki looks at the experiences of older adults who live with implantable cardioverter defibrillators.

Work at UC San Francisco School of Nursing seeks to alleviate pain during and after cancer treatment by expanding the definition of precision medicine.

A study by UC San Francisco School of Nursing’s Christine Miaskowski and Bradley Aouizerat identifies genetic predictors for lymphedema in breast cancer survivors.

Bradley Aouizerat leverages epigenetics to seek new treatments for persistent pain.

John Merriman’s research aims to fight cognitive changes associated with cancer treatment.

UCSF’s Catherine (Kit) Chesla delivered the 33rd Helen Nahm Research Lecture, highlighting findings from her research into families, ethnicity and chronic illness.

Can community choirs improve the health of older adults? Cognitive neuroscientist Julene Johnson attempts to find out.

The research of nurse scientist Elena Flowers could eventually lead to more personalized – and more effective – interventions for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

UCSF School of Nursing faculty member tests new strategies that target the “intertwined epidemics” of HIV/AIDS and methamphetamine use.

How does the stress of fitting in to a new culture affect the health of immigrant teens?

Doctoral student Jennifer Baird’s research seeks ways to deliver more effective palliative care to families with children who suffer from life-limiting or life-threatening illness.

Director Patricia Grady of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) discusses the future of palliative and end-of-life care, as well as the role that nurses and the NINR play in shaping that future.