Welcome to ONRS
The School of Nursing is committed to advancing nursing research that contributes to advancing evidence-based healthcare. Whether implementing quality improvement projects, contributing to the expansion of healthcare knowledge, driving policy changes, or nurturing the next generation of nurses, we stand ready to be at the forefront of nursing research and scholarship
Our faculty specializes in several areas that are crucial to improving healthcare delivery. Some of the most important areas include, Nursing Education, Population Health, Translation Research and Implementation Science, Social Determinants of Health, Precision Health, and Military, Veteran, and Caregiver Health. Recent research conducted by our faculty includes studies on improving doctor-to-patient communication with prostate cancer patients, discovering gaps in healthcare for military caregivers, and implementing patient use of healthcare technology applications (Apps) for improved health interventions.
The Office of Nursing Research and Scholarship’s (ONRS) mission is to “Facilitate the advancements of nursing research and scholarship by providing tailored funding support and awareness to researchers through grant review and management, manuscript review, assistance with compliance, budget review, educational events and opportunities, and mentorship.” ONRS is dedicated to progressing the research and scholarship activities of our faculty and students.
Research Support Services
The Office of Nursing Research & Scholarship (ONRS) provides end-to-end service to ensure the success of our faculty and trainees.
Contact Us
Lixin (Lee) Song, PhD, RN, FAAN
Vice Dean for Research
Micah C. Wright, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Impact and Innovation / Assistant Professor / Research
Patty Rodriguez
Senior Manager of Research Operations
Allen Reese
Office Manager
Zhen Xu
Program Coordinator
ONRS Think Tank Group
Carrie Jo Braden, PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor
Professor
Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN
Professor
Karen and Ron Hermann Endowed Chair in Caregiver Research
Professor
Lixin (Lee) Song, PhD, RN, FAAN
Vice Dean for Research
Assistant Professor, Research/Assistant Director of Impact and Innovation, ONRS
Norma Martinez Rogers, PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor Emeritus
Featured News & Events
Introduction to Meso Scale Discovery Customizable and Multiplex Biomarker Assays
We are excited to invite you to an informative session on Introduction to Meso Scale Discovery Customizable and Multiplex Biomarker Assays. This event will take place on January 17, 2025.
Join us to explore the latest advancements in biomarker assays and learn how these customizable and multiplex solutions can enhance your research.
Date: January 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: TBD
Please RSVP using the following link: RSVP
We look forward to seeing you there!
(Open to UT Health Campus Faculty and Staff (RSVP required).
ONRS Research Showcase
Friday, January 31st, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. NSG 2 Galleries.
(Open to School of Nursing Faculty and Staff).
Manuscript Writing Workshop
Friday, January 31st, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. ONRS Conference Room 2.392.
(Open to School of Nursing Faculty and Staff).
