

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.
CURRENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
There are two current funding opportunities within the College of Health Sciences.
- The Maggie E. Neumann Health Sciences Research Fund
submissions are due by 5 pm on May 17, 2024


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
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Decoding Fat Tissue
February 05, 2025 | Written by Amy CherryIbra Fancher, assistant professor of kinesiology and applied physiology, discovered gene expression differences in fat may hold the key to targeted obesity treatment in recently published research. -
Gaming for health
January 14, 2025 | Written by Amy CherryA gamified mobile health app, PuzzleWalk, created by Daehyoung Lee, assistant professor of health behavior and nutrition sciences, combines spot-the-difference puzzles with step-counting goals and incentives to encourage physical activity in autistic adults. -
Cultures Converge
January 10, 2025 | Written by Amy CherryInternational students excel and find a supportive home within UD’s Medical and Molecular Sciences Department