Research Highlights

March 7, 2024 at 11 am - School of Nursing professor testifies before U.S. Senate on The Older Americans Act

George Mason University today announced an anonymous $4.85 million gift to advance groundbreaking research on bruise and injury detection for individuals who experience interpersonal violence. The funding will help develop new tools in imaging technology using a light source that is five times better than white light for identifying and visualizing bruising across all skin tones for use by forensic nurses, social service providers, and law enforcement.

Gimm will lead the administration of the doctoral program including student mentoring, curriculum review, dissertation advising, and promoting the program to future students.

Event shared unique perspectives and contributions of Black/African American leaders in healthcare.   

Dean Perry speaks with Dr. Debora Goldberg about her research on health care worker burnout and holistic interventions to improve the mental health, safety, and well-being of this population.

Adolescents and young adults are increasingly using e-cigarettes, also known as nicotine vaping. A new study led by Gilbert Gimm, associate professor in Mason’s College of Public Health, found that a greater share of adolescents and young adults with cognitive disabilities engaged in past-month nicotine vaping compared to those without a disability.

Analyzing the growing problem of digital-induced amnesia.

Tech inefficiencies, piles of (electronic) paperwork, and increased patient volume contribute to burnout of primary care physicians, study finds.

Researchers, led by associate professor Debora Goldberg, spoke with clinicians to better understand what causes burnout and discuss strategies to improve clinician well-being.

George Mason University Develops and Hosts Case Competition For Select CAHME-Accredited Programs

Inspired by the legacy of their mothers' generosity, Dr. Tamara Nall and Clement Ezeanii make a heartfelt contribution to the College of Public Health, fostering meaningful impact.

Master of Health Administration in Health Systems Management students visited Health and Human Services policy experts on Capitol Hill to observe policy briefings on health care legislation passed by Congress