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 Projects
Funded Research Projects
Our faculty members are actively engaged in the advancement of nursing science and health care research. Learn about GW Nursing's funded research projects.
Ashley Darcy-Mahoney
RNs Beyond the Beltway is a rural workforce initiative that strengthens rural nursing education and clinical training pathways to build sustainable, place-based workforce pipelines and improve access to care across rural communities.
Hee Jun Kim
This exploratory study develops and evaluates a culturally tailored psychosocial education intervention to improve chronic pain management among Korean Americans, an understudied population underserved by current pain disparities research.
Daisy Le
MySHARE+ is a mobile health intervention using mailed HPV self-sampling, tailored education, digital engagement, and patient navigation to improve cervical cancer prevention and follow-up care among women living with HIV and other underserved, never- or under-screened populations.
GW Nursing Research News
GW Nursing Celebrates Student Research at Annual Showcase
May 14, 2026
On April 29, the GW School of Nursing hosted its annual Student Research Showcase, spotlighting the innovative work of nursing students across the school.
GW Nursing Makes Its Mark at InnovationFest 2026
May 13, 2026
The George Washington University community gathered on April 30 to celebrate technology, creativity, innovation, and scientific discovery at InnovationFest.
Building a Support Network for Patients with Kidney Disease
February 24, 2026
For patients navigating kidney disease, the care journey is defined by a series of evolving conversations with clinical teams and loved ones.
