Symptom Science and Management
Nursing research focused on symptom science ranges from deciphering the etiology of symptoms and symptom clusters to developing novel means of assessing and intervening to reduce their occurrence. Our goal to improve the quality of life of all persons and their families under our care and across the globe. We do this by preventing or treating as early as possible the symptoms of a disease and/or its treatment, its side effects, and its psychological, social, and spiritual impact. Symptom management is a priority area identified by the National Institute of Nursing Research of the National Institutes of Health, a critical funding source for Columbia University School of Nursing’s research. Symptom management research in our School particularly focuses on understanding the biological and behavioral aspects of adverse symptoms such as pain, fatigue, depression, and insomnia with the goal of developing new knowledge and strategies for improving patient health and quality of life. Nurses have historically played - and continue to play - a vital role in symptom science research and management.
Researchers
Suzanne B. Bakken, PhD, MS, BSN, FAAN, FACMI, FIAHSI
- Professor of Biomedical Informatics
- Alumni Professor of the School of Nursing
Research Approaches: Informatics, Interdisciplinary, Precision Health
Research Interests: Latino, Self-Management, Informatics, Information Visualization, Precision Health
Jean-Marie Bruzzese, PhD
- Professor of Applied Developmental Psychology (in Nursing)
Research Approaches: Clinical, Dissemination and Implementation, Interdisciplinary
Research Interests: Asthma, School-Based, Adolescents, Behavioral Medicine, Intervention, Self-Care
Elizabeth J. Corwin, PhD, MSN, BS, BSN, FNP
- Anna C. Maxwell Professor of Nursing Research (in Nursing)
Research Approaches: Interdisciplinary, Precision Health, Translational
Research Interests: The Microbiome-Gut-Brain Axis, Postpartum Depression, Fatigue, Depression, Anxiety, Metabolomics, Multiple Chronic Conditions
Maureen George, PhD, AE-C, RN, FAAN
- Professor of Nursing at CUMC
Research Approaches: Mixed Methods, Dissemination and Implementation, Interdisciplinary, Behavioral Science
Research Interests: Chronic Respiratory Diseases, Patient-Centered, Self-Management, Shared Decision-Making, Adherence, Motivational Interviewing, Health Literacy
Kasey B. Jackman, PhD, MPhil, MS, BS, BA, PMHNP-BC
- Assistant Professor of Nursing at CUMC
Research Approaches: Informatics, Interdisciplinary, Precision Health
Research Interests: Sexual and Gender Minority Populations, Mental Health, Health Disparities
Haomiao Jia, PhD, MS
- Professor of Biostatistics (in Nursing) at CUMC
Research Approaches: Comparative Effectiveness, Economic Analysis, Interdisciplinary
Research Interests: Health-Related Quality of Life, Health Utility, PROMIS, Quality-Adjusted Life Years, Depression, Anxiety, Pain Scale, Activities of Daily Living
Ruth Masterson Creber, PhD, MSc, RN, FAAN, FAHA, FHFSA
- Professor of Nursing
Research Approaches: Clinical, Comparative Effectiveness, Informatics
Research Interests: Rural Populations, Multi-Lingual, Ethnic Minority, Refugees, Cardiovascular Disease
Meghan Reading Turchioe, PhD, MPH, RN
- Assistant Professor of Nursing
Research Approaches: Dissemination and Implementation, Informatics, Interdisciplinary
Research Interests: Cardiovascular Diseases, Self-management, Digital Health Applications
Rebecca Schnall, PhD, MPH, BSN, FAAN, FACMI
- Mary Dickey Lindsay Professor of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (in Nursing) and Professor of Population and Family Health
Research Approaches: Clinical, Informatics, Translational
Research Interests: HIV, Women's Health, Menopause, Co-morbid Conditions, Biomarkers, Stress, Alzheimer's Disease
Arlene Smaldone, PhD, MA, BS, PNP-PC, CDCES
- Professor of Nursing (in Dental Behavioral Sciences) (in Dental Medicine) at CUMC
Research Approaches: Clinical, Interdisciplinary, Precision Health
Research Interests: Chronic Illness, Medication Adherence, Adolescents, Health-Related Quality of Life, Transition of Responsibility for Self-Management, Community Health Workers, Tailored Text Messages![]()
