College of Health Sciences Research

College of Health Sciences
About the College of Health Sciences
Rankings
Research
College of Health Sciences Admissions
Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
Specialist in Blood Bank Technology Certificate
Master of Science (MS) in Cardiovascular Perfusion
Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Laboratory Management
Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Nutrition
Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Nutrition - Dietetic Integrated Track
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Sciences
Master of Science (MS) in Health Systems Management
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Imaging Sciences
Master of Science (MS) in Medical Laboratory Science
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Master of Science (MS) in Physician Assistant (PA) Studies
Master of Science (MS) in Respiratory Care
Social Work Certificate
Master of Science (MS) in Speech-Language Pathology
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Vascular Ultrasound
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Online Study Restrictions
International Course Evaluations
TOEFL for International Applicants
Support for Students With Disabilities
College of Health Sciences
About the College of Health Sciences
Rankings
Research
College of Health Sciences Admissions
Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
Specialist in Blood Bank Technology Certificate
Master of Science (MS) in Cardiovascular Perfusion
Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Laboratory Management
Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Nutrition
Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Nutrition - Dietetic Integrated Track
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Sciences
Master of Science (MS) in Health Systems Management
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Imaging Sciences
Master of Science (MS) in Medical Laboratory Science
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Master of Science (MS) in Physician Assistant (PA) Studies
Master of Science (MS) in Respiratory Care
Social Work Certificate
Master of Science (MS) in Speech-Language Pathology
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Vascular Ultrasound
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Online Study Restrictions
International Course Evaluations
TOEFL for International Applicants
Support for Students With Disabilities

A major focus of the College of Health Sciences is the discovery of new knowledge through research. We believe that our research is impactful due to our multidisciplinary philosophy.

 

Cardiopulmonary Sciences: Respiratory Care Research

Clinical Nutrition Research

Communication Disorders and Sciences Research

Health Systems Management Research

Medical Laboratory Science Research

Religion, Health and Human Values Research

Esprit de Corps: Former French Language Student, Now a Speech Therapist, Explores Ways to Support Underserved Communities

Esprit de Corps: Former French Language Student, Now a Speech Therapist, Explores Ways to Support Underserved Communities

July 11, 2022
Anne Hoffmann, PhD, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and researcher at RUSH University, takes some uncommonly creative approaches to reaching low-i
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Pioneering Respiratory Therapist Tirelessly Propels COVID-19 Research

Pioneering Respiratory Therapist Tirelessly Propels COVID-19 Research

March 25, 2022
Jie Li, PhD, RRT, has put in such long hours at work during the COVID-19 pandemic that she thought for a while about putting a mattress on the floor i
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From Coal Mines to COVID: RUSH Researcher Leans on Past Experience to Become a Leader During Pandemic

From Coal Mines to COVID: Rush Researcher Leans on Past Experience to Become a Leader During Pandemic

December 01, 2021
During the first surge of the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020, Brady Scott, PhD, RRT, began to realize that some of his earlier work might have an un
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A Mindful Approach to MIND Diet Research

October 21, 2020
As a young researcher, Puja Agarwal, PhD, is chasing much more than the low-hanging fruit. Agarwal, a nutritional epidemiologist and newly minted a
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Researcher Has Mind Set on Advancing Education

Researcher Has Mind Set on Advancing Education

April 21, 2020
Her research work has given Amanda Persons, PhD, deep knowledge of how drugs affect the brain. With appointments in three of Rush University’s four co
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A Breath of Fresh Air in Lung Cancer Research

A Breath of Fresh Air in Lung Cancer Research

October 21, 2019
Chien-Ching Li, PhD, MPH, is determined to smoke out obstacles to accessing lung cancer care. Li studies how minorities in the United States unders
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Meeting Autism in the Middle

Meeting Autism in the Middle

June 10, 2019
When Lauren Little, PhD, develops programs to help children on the autism spectrum reach their potential, considering the circumstances of the child’s
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Ignore the Role of Fat in Health? VAT Chance

Ignore the Role of Fat in Health? VAT Chance

March 01, 2019
Like many of us, Sandra Gomez-Perez, PhD, RD, LDN, is concerned about body fat, especially fat around the abdominal area. For Gomez-Perez, though, the
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Making Research a Part of Spiritual Care

Making Research a Part of Spiritual Care

November 20, 2018
People often turn to spiritual support in times of crisis, including grave illness or the prospect of dying. When it comes to providing solace, chapla
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