Office of Research and Innovation

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. Please take a moment to meet our research faculty and doctoral students, and learn more about their research interests and interprofessional, collaborative projects. 

Ann-Margaret Navarra, PhD, CPNP-PC, FAAN

Dr. Ann-Margaret Navarra
Associate Dean, Nursing Research and Innovation

Research Focus Areas