Stony Brook University is a research-intensive academic setting, and at the School of Nursing, nurses lead innovative research projects to advance health for the people of New York, surrounding geographic regions, and the global community.
Our faculty are collaborative and partner with multiple disciplines, and diverse stakeholders including our health science colleagues in medicine, social welfare, and public health. The School of Nursing's research mission is consistent with the scientific strategy of the National Institute of Nursing Research.
We aim to understand complex health phenomena using a holistic and comprehensive lens, contextualized to advancing health for people of all ages and life stages facing a broad range of health challenges. Our research focus areas include health equity, health promotion and wellness, interprofessional collaboration, and population and community health.
Dr. Ann-Margaret Navarra
Associate Dean
Nursing Research and Innovation
Research Highlights
Clare Whitney Named 2025 Macy Faculty Scholar
Clare Whitney, PhD, MBE, RN, assistant professor at the Stony Brook University School of Nursing, has been selected as a 2025 Macy Faculty Scholar.
Ann-Margaret Navarra Selected for N-SISS Fellowship at Johns Hopkins
This highly competitive fellowship recognizes her qualifications, research, and commitment to addressing U.S. healthcare inequities through the lens of SDOH.
Ann-Margaret Navarra Set to Serve as ENRS President in 2026
Dr. Navarra, who is currently serving as president-elect from 2024 to 2026, will become ENRS president for the 2026-2028 term. ENRS is the Eastern Nursing Research Society.
