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
  • An illustration showing Daniel Harris, assistant professor of epidemiology wearing tan pants and a tan sweater while seated with doors behind him on the left. The image is interlaced with an aging adult getting her blood pressure taken.

    Finding the right balance

    December 01, 2025 | Written by Amy Cherry
    Daniel Harris, assistant professor of epidemiology, has been awarded a $2.6 million grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to evaluate real-world hypertension treatment strategies to inform national blood pressure guidelines for aging adults. He's working alongside co-principal investigator Kaley Hayes, assistant professor of health services, policy and practice at Brown University School of Public Health
  • Bridging academia and industry

    November 21, 2025 | Written by Amy Cherry
    Matthew Loiacono, a University of Delaware-affiliated faculty member in epidemiology, contributed to a landmark flu vaccine study, showing students how partnerships between academia and industry can power research.
  • Detecting hidden sensory losses

    November 19, 2025 | Written by Amy Cherry
    Jennifer Semrau, associate professor of kinesiology and applied physiology, is conducting research to detect what stroke survivors struggle to sense to guide personalized recovery.