Research That Drives Results

Research in the College of Health Sciences focuses on nearly every aspect of patient care, including prevention, rehabilitation, outcomes and health monitoring. With more than 120 faculty members across six departments as well as other programs, Health Sciences fosters collaboration on research programs that address cardiovascular health, neurological diseases, aging, symptom science and more. Collaboration is not limited to the College of Health Sciences – we work across the University and with external partners on research endeavors that are funded by multiple agencies and organizations, including the National Institutes of Health.

Our research labs also provide an opportunity for students to learn firsthand how research influences care. As we seek ways to develop the next generation of healthcare leaders, we also find more innovative ways to teach students and prepare them for their highly skilled careers. Our goal is to contribute to a healthy Delaware and develop best practices that advance healthcare across the nation and across the globe.

Research Resources

From funding opportunities and grant review help, to biostatistical and facilities help. 

The College of Health Sciences is doing a series of billboards focusing on the opportunities UD has to offer - Albtool Alturkestani (girl with hijab), Ngozi Dom-Chima (student with blue lab coat), Meera Patel (shoulder length hair, of Indian descent) and Jazzlyn  Jones (red hair) all participate in the photoshoot.

LABS & PROGRAMS

 

Dedicated to conducting first-rate research that spans across a variety of research topics, our interdisciplinary labs engage faculty and students from across the university. There is unique research going on in each of our departments.

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CHS News in Research
  • Samantha Stauffer, a postdoctoral researcher in physical therapy, holds a patient's foot and uses a pin to adminster a protective sensation test. The patient's prosthetic leg is prominently pictured.

    Improving outcomes for limb loss patients

    May 12, 2026 | Written by Amy Cherry
    A clinical trial, led by Jaclyn "Megan" Sions, associate professor of physical therapy, and Samantha Stauffer, a PT postdoctoral researcher, examines comorbidity screenings in prosthetic care.
  • Cannabinoids for dementia care

    May 04, 2026 | Written by Amy Cherry
    UD epidemiologist Daniel Harris is leading a nursing home study on prescription cannabinoid use as a possible treatment for dementia.
  • A legacy in anatomy

    April 27, 2026 | Written by Amy Cherry
    The Barlow-Rose Center honors former UD professors who shaped anatomy and physiology education