Nursing is the backbone of the public’s health, is the largest global health care profession and the largest profession in the U.S. workforce, and has been the most trusted profession in the U.S. for over 20 years. Nursing research is the scientific basis for the health of the public and is part of the profession’s societal mandate.
Cizik Nursing Research Institute is committed to excellence and aims to facilitate the development and dissemination of evidence-based knowledge that informs and enhances the practice of nursing. Through fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge exchange, the institute strives to contribute significantly to the advancement of nursing practice and policy, ultimately improving the health and well-being of society as a whole.
The institute provides dedicated infrastructure and resources to enable researchers to competitively respond to quick-turnaround grant opportunities from the National Institute of Nursing Research as well as other National Institutes of Health and private foundations.
The institute’s five cores highlight scientific areas that are strengths across the UTHealth Houston campus:
